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This is a very nice pistol barell.
Firearms are not my speciality but i have been advised that this is a European pistol barell from the 17th or 18th century. Do you think that it is European or islamic? What about the damascus pattern on the barell? Is it typical of a period or place? What about the age and rarity of this item? I would be gratefull for your contributions. |
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Looks like a tulip, the most beloved Turkish flower.
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Also the damascus on the barrel looks to be Persian, so it may be Turkish or Persian - definitely Islamic, not European (unless by trade).
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Latter 18th century Ottoman work. Nice one
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Looks like Ottoman work for me too.
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Very little doubt. Could be of European manufacture but certainly for the Islamic/Turkish market. The fluted barrel mouth is a bit of a give away I think.
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This one is definitely Ottoman, both the forging and embellishment. Note the pentagonal form of the stamp-- and if Eftihis cares to provide a closeup, it will almost certainly reveal an Arabic mark as well.
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