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archer · 14th September 2007, 07:32 PM

Rand, this doesn't hold a candle to your museum piece, obliviously made for royalty.
This lock is typical of the era, it shows abuse and an excellent sear repair. unlike most most exposed metalwork of the era the thimble and trigger guard are not embellished the screws are all cut square opposed to V cuts of English guns.

I've included a shot of a German jaeger comparison. This gun is stout and shoulders very steady, it's almost as though the inlays covering up it's origin.
Oh, other than seeking out a turkish speaking person who reads arabic, how can I solve the mystery as your trying to do?

Steve

14th September 2007, 07:32 PM	#7
archer Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 373	followup on questions Rand, this doesn't hold a candle to your museum piece, obliviously made for royalty. This lock is typical of the era, it shows abuse and an excellent sear repair. unlike most most exposed metalwork of the era the thimble and trigger guard are not embellished the screws are all cut square opposed to V cuts of English guns. I've included a shot of a German jaeger comparison. This gun is stout and shoulders very steady, it's almost as though the inlays covering up it's origin. Oh, other than seeking out a turkish speaking person who reads arabic, how can I solve the mystery as your trying to do? Steve Attached Images