Identification of barrel's marks on a Greek pistol

[Sylektis]

Originally Posted by Kubur

Thank you it's very interesting.
Do you know if the lion is a Greek symbol or a Turkishsymbol?
I have seen lions on many palaskas. I have a palaska with lions too.
In Europe, you can find many swords with lions as this animal is a symbol of strengh and justice.
Best,

Lion was a very old symbol of strength and gentleness for Kings and Heroes.(although they have disappeared from Greece many years ago!) The Ottomans were not using people and animals as symbols and art. It was used only as a title by a number of Seljuk and Ottoman rulers, including Alp Arslan and Ali Pasha. (The latter was called "The lion of Epirus")

[Kubur]

Thank you very much, because the examples that you provided demonstrate well that the lions are connected to Greek palaskas. What do you think about these ones? 2 lions and 2 birds, so interesting...
Best,

[Sylektis]

After exactly 10 years I managed to get his couple. The owls found their match.

[fernando]

Fantastic !!!

[corrado26]

This is a miracle, I never heard that separated pairs found together again. Congratulations

[rickystl]

Originally Posted by corrado26

This is a miracle, I never heard that separated pairs found together again. Congratulations

I second that !! Incredibally beautiful pistols. The Greeks did seem fond of adding facial masks to their metal work.

Rick

[chitoryu12]

I had a friend look over his gun book. They appear to be maker's marks, but he doesn't know which maker.