Ottoman blunderbuss, size

Kubur · 7th July 2015, 05:36 PM

Hi all,
A last post, just a personal opinion, for me an Ottoman blunderbuss is just a long pistol. Have a look at these Algerian & Moroccan pistols exactly the size of an Ottoman blunderbuss...

trenchwarfare · 7th July 2015, 06:54 PM

Nice piece(s).That's why they are referred to as "knee pistols". Although, fired from the hip, not knee.

corrado26 · 7th July 2015, 07:17 PM

and here a nice Ottoman knee pistol out of my collection. Interesting is the sensless signature on the lockplate
regards
corrado26

rickystl · 12th July 2015, 10:47 PM

Hi Kubur.
Not shure where the term "knee" pistol came from. But that's probably as good a description as any, even if not completely accurate.

This style of pistol with the short rifle style butt seemed to be popular only in the Ottoman Empire. With pre-formed combustable cartridges with buck shot, it would be fast to reload - especially from horseback. Would be a great close quarters weapon.

Corrado26: That is a beauty!!!! And in fantastic condition. Super nice!!

Here is a pic of one from my collection. And note the last pic of the guy sitting in the middle hlding one.

Rick.

Miqueleter · 12th July 2015, 11:08 PM

Pasha Rick, as always with the Ottoman stuff, you have dispensed with the "kneedless" misnomer and put things right, IMHO. You say pistol and that is exactly what it is, a pistol, weird to be sure, but a pistol. I think horseback and/or canoe, according to a few images I have come across. Just sayin'

Respectfully, Jw

7th July 2015, 05:36 PM	#1
Kubur Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 2,145	Ottoman blunderbuss, size Hi all, A last post, just a personal opinion, for me an Ottoman blunderbuss is just a long pistol. Have a look at these Algerian & Moroccan pistols exactly the size of an Ottoman blunderbuss... Attached Images

7th July 2015, 06:54 PM	#2
trenchwarfare Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 385	Nice piece(s).That's why they are referred to as "knee pistols". Although, fired from the hip, not knee. Last edited by trenchwarfare; 7th July 2015 at 10:22 PM.

7th July 2015, 07:17 PM	#3
corrado26 Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: Black Forest, Germany Posts: 1,240	and here a nice Ottoman knee pistol out of my collection. Interesting is the sensless signature on the lockplate regards corrado26 Attached Images

12th July 2015, 10:47 PM	#4
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,633	Hi Kubur. Not shure where the term "knee" pistol came from. But that's probably as good a description as any, even if not completely accurate. This style of pistol with the short rifle style butt seemed to be popular only in the Ottoman Empire. With pre-formed combustable cartridges with buck shot, it would be fast to reload - especially from horseback. Would be a great close quarters weapon. Corrado26: That is a beauty!!!! And in fantastic condition. Super nice!! Here is a pic of one from my collection. And note the last pic of the guy sitting in the middle hlding one. Rick. Attached Images

12th July 2015, 11:08 PM	#5
Miqueleter Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Southern California Posts: 39	Pasha Rick, as always with the Ottoman stuff, you have dispensed with the "kneedless" misnomer and put things right, IMHO. You say pistol and that is exactly what it is, a pistol, weird to be sure, but a pistol. I think horseback and/or canoe, according to a few images I have come across. Just sayin' Respectfully, Jw