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23rd January 2021, 09:47 PM
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Markings on Gun Lock
Hello ALL
Here is a pic of a flintlock lock from an Ottoman style blunderbuss knee pistol. Does anyone recognize the writing on the center and tail of the plate ? Or is it one of the meaningless writings as on others ? Doesn't look like it's attempting to copy European letters. Thanks for any help. Rick |
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24th January 2021, 12:12 AM
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The writing looks like Cyrillic, used by Russians, Ukrainians, and others in Eastern Europe.
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24th January 2021, 07:05 AM
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The only letter that is distinguishably Cyrillic is the backward N which is equivalent to the Latin I. The lower case i and o are common to Greek and Latin miniscule.
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24th January 2021, 09:35 AM
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Hi Rick,
I'm afraid to say that is the usual nonsense . gibberish, seen on many Eastern locks. 
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24th January 2021, 10:43 AM
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24th January 2021, 06:12 PM
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Thank you ALL for your replies.
Thanks Philip. Kubur: That was also my thinking. Just wanted others confirmation. Thanks again. Rick |
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24th January 2021, 06:26 PM
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Were nonsensical markings due to makers copying foreign firearms and their customers being illiterate? They just knew these guns should have markings and didn't understand their meaning.
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24th January 2021, 06:32 PM
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I guess basically ... yes, Will.
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