IS THIS BLUNDERBLUSS TURKISH???

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Originally Posted by Kubur

Hi Rajesh!
Yes, for me your Blunderbluss is Ottoman.
I will say Balkans or Algeria because of the shape of the butt and the lock, probably French with some nice engravings that I'm sure you will clean.
It's a nice original piece but I prefer the ones with more decorations...
It's difficult to have an idea on the stamps on the barrel.
All the best,
Kubur

THANKS KUBUR FOR THE INFORMATION
I HAVE SEEN THAT YOU HAVE BEAUTIFUL NORTH AFRICAN PISTOLS,AND BALKAN GUNS IN YOUR COLECTION,WHERE ARE YOU BASED?,ANY CHANCE TO SEE HOW YOU HAVE DISPALYED THE PISTOL COLLECTION,HAVE YOU MOUNTED THEM ON A WALL?
ALSO WHATS THE BEST WAY TO CLEAN THESE GUNS WITHOUT DAMAGING THEIR PATINA,THANKS AGAIN RAJESH