Knee-pistol of the Osmanic Empire - Ethnographic Arms & Armour

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Knee-pistol of the Osmanic Empire

2nd January 2018, 04:09 PM	#8
digenis Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 48	According to Greek sources these "knee-pistols" were primarily used in the maritime environment by sailors. I guess when boarding an enemy vessel or defending against such action they would serve as a combat shotgun would today. Spray the pellets and close with the enemy for the direct action with the yataghan. Very nice piece.

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