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17th century flintlock Blunderbluss pistol ,Turkey ,Ottoman Empire,with brass barrel and unusual shaped stock with a shortened shoulder flange
The barrel with 3 proof marks Overall length 490 Would appreciate more information on this gun REGARDS RAJESH |
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Yes turkish but not 17 th century
See similar http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=17172 Best Cerjak |
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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 |
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Oh I forgot, 19th c. beginning.
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NOT MUCH HAS BEEN WRITTEN ABOUT THESE GUNS BUT LOVELY EXAMPLES POSTED REGARDS RAJESH |
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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 |
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Hi BANDOOK. I agree with Kubar. Ottoman Blunderbuss Knee Pistol. Probably made at one of the many gun making centers in the Balkans, early to mid 19th Century. The brass barrels on these guns are far less common. So good find!! And it should clean up nice. Rick.
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THANKS RICKYSTL
GREAT INFORMATION,YES WILL SEE BEST WAY TO CLEAN THIS GUN,ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR SIMPLE CLEANING ,MANY THANKS RAJESH |
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I will post some pics of the stands that I did to display my pistols. I already damaged some patina, I guess we learn from our mistakes. But I' not the best person to answer to your question... |
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Here is a neat photo. The guy sitting, in the middle. Notice him holding a Blunderbuss Knee Pistol. Rick.
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They are from Palestine. Some people will say Israel, but I don't know any country called Israel...
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Have no idea where they are from. My guess is the photo is from the 1870's.
But you can clearly see him holding the pistol. Rick. |
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