Tanchika long gun , very interesting.

Ivo · 29th August 2015, 09:43 PM

Hello all,
these days arrived my last purchase.
Arnautka /Tanchika / in great condition - but in it there is something very interesting and atypical. A very large caliber 20.5 мм.,5.2 kg.
Elgood describes the maximum caliber - 18 mm.
What is the idea - monastery rifle or /rampart gun / ?
What is your opinion ?

kahnjar1 · 30th August 2015, 07:23 AM

Hi Ivo,
Lovely Tanchika. Thanks for showing.
Is it possible that the muzzle is slightly belled at the mouth?. This could explain the apparent large bore....
Stu

Ivo · 30th August 2015, 08:52 AM

Hi Stu,
I do not think that type Tromblon /blunderbuss /, inside the barrel is the same size.
Barrel front is typical / see picture 7 - I shot with my other Tanchika /
The barrel of this is much more massive.

Regards,
Ivo

BANDOOK · 30th August 2015, 09:48 AM

IVO,NICE GUN ALWAYS WANTED ONE,BUT FAR TOO EXPENSIVE AND SHIPPING AND NOWDAYS NZ CUSTOMS BIG HASSLE
AM SURE KUBUR AND RICK WILL ABLE TO TELL YOU MORE,REGARDS RAJESH

rickystl · 30th August 2015, 06:09 PM

Hi Ivo.
That is a VERY NICE Tanchika!!! And, one of the more interesting ones I've seen. The first thing I noticed was the two-position REAR sight. Done similar to Ottoman, and some Afghan barrels. This, coupled with the extra large breech area and .80 caliber, tells me this gun was designed for long range shooting capable of handling a large powder charge. Not necessarily a wall gun per say.
And at 11.5 pounds (5.2kg) makes the gun on the heavy side.

As a comparison, all three of my Tanchika's range from .62 to .70 caliber (16mm to 18mm). The longest having a 55.5" (141cm) length barrel, and weighing 9 pounds (4kg).

All other Tanchika's I've seen have the more traditional rear notch sight mounted about 1/3 the way down the barrel. So your's is a very interesting example. And appears in nice condition. Also, I very much like the hexagonal ramrod!! Very decorative.

A super nice example with an interesting variation. Congratulations. Nice addition to a collection. I would sure like to own that one myself. LOL

Rick.

29th August 2015, 09:43 PM	#1
Ivo Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 38	Tanchika long gun , very interesting. Hello all, these days arrived my last purchase. Arnautka /Tanchika / in great condition - but in it there is something very interesting and atypical. A very large caliber 20.5 мм.,5.2 kg. Elgood describes the maximum caliber - 18 mm. What is the idea - monastery rifle or /rampart gun / ? What is your opinion ? Attached Images

30th August 2015, 08:52 AM	#3
Ivo Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 38	Hi Stu, I do not think that type Tromblon /blunderbuss /, inside the barrel is the same size. Barrel front is typical / see picture 7 - I shot with my other Tanchika / The barrel of this is much more massive. Regards, Ivo Last edited by Ivo; 30th August 2015 at 05:36 PM.

30th August 2015, 07:23 AM	#2
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,741	Hi Ivo, Lovely Tanchika. Thanks for showing. Is it possible that the muzzle is slightly belled at the mouth?. This could explain the apparent large bore.... Stu

30th August 2015, 09:48 AM	#4
BANDOOK Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: AUCKLAND,NEW ZEALAND Posts: 624	IVO,NICE GUN ALWAYS WANTED ONE,BUT FAR TOO EXPENSIVE AND SHIPPING AND NOWDAYS NZ CUSTOMS BIG HASSLE AM SURE KUBUR AND RICK WILL ABLE TO TELL YOU MORE,REGARDS RAJESH

30th August 2015, 06:09 PM	#5
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,623	Hi Ivo. That is a VERY NICE Tanchika!!! And, one of the more interesting ones I've seen. The first thing I noticed was the two-position REAR sight. Done similar to Ottoman, and some Afghan barrels. This, coupled with the extra large breech area and .80 caliber, tells me this gun was designed for long range shooting capable of handling a large powder charge. Not necessarily a wall gun per say. And at 11.5 pounds (5.2kg) makes the gun on the heavy side. As a comparison, all three of my Tanchika's range from .62 to .70 caliber (16mm to 18mm). The longest having a 55.5" (141cm) length barrel, and weighing 9 pounds (4kg). All other Tanchika's I've seen have the more traditional rear notch sight mounted about 1/3 the way down the barrel. So your's is a very interesting example. And appears in nice condition. Also, I very much like the hexagonal ramrod!! Very decorative. A super nice example with an interesting variation. Congratulations. Nice addition to a collection. I would sure like to own that one myself. LOL Rick.