View Full Version : IS THIS BLUNDERBLUSS TURKISH???
BANDOOK
19th April 2015, 07:57 AM
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
Cerjak
19th April 2015, 08:25 AM
Yes turkish but not 17 th century
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Cerjak
Kubur
19th April 2015, 08:31 AM
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
Kubur
19th April 2015, 08:32 AM
Oh I forgot, 19th c. beginning.
BANDOOK
19th April 2015, 08:46 AM
Yes turkish but not 17 th century
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Cerjak
THANKS CERJAK
NOT MUCH HAS BEEN WRITTEN ABOUT THESE GUNS BUT LOVELY EXAMPLES POSTED
REGARDS
RAJESH
BANDOOK
19th April 2015, 08:50 AM
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
rickystl
19th April 2015, 04:32 PM
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.
BANDOOK
19th April 2015, 11:42 PM
THANKS RICKYSTL
GREAT INFORMATION,YES WILL SEE BEST WAY TO CLEAN THIS GUN,ANY SUGGESTIONS FOR SIMPLE CLEANING ,MANY THANKS RAJESH
Kubur
20th April 2015, 07:57 PM
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
Dear Rajesh,
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...
rickystl
29th April 2015, 09:48 PM
Here is a neat photo. The guy sitting, in the middle. Notice him holding a Blunderbuss Knee Pistol. Rick. ;)
BANDOOK
30th April 2015, 04:02 AM
Dear Rajesh,
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...
THANKS KUBUR AM KEEN TO SE HOW YOU DISPLAY THEM,AND WHERE DID YOU BUY SUCH DISPLAY STANDS,THANKS
BANDOOK
30th April 2015, 04:04 AM
Here is a neat photo. The guy sitting, in the middle. Notice him holding a Blunderbuss Knee Pistol. Rick. ;)
REALLY NICE PICTURE RICK,WHERE DO YOU THINK THESE BEDOINS ARE FROM,ALGERIA ???
Kubur
30th April 2015, 11:17 AM
They are from Palestine. Some people will say Israel, but I don't know any country called Israel...
Kubur :D
BANDOOK
30th April 2015, 11:37 AM
They are from Palestine. Some people will say Israel, but I don't know any country called Israel...
Kubur :D
Thanks Kubur state OF ISRAEL WAS FORMED AFTER IN 1945,THIS PICTURE LOOKS 70 YEARS BEFORE THAT,CHEERS
rickystl
30th April 2015, 01:34 PM
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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