Flintlock Pair, Need help Identifying

Shakethetrees · 4th November 2015, 04:09 PM

Although they look European at a first glance, I think they're Turkish made for export. One European characteristic is the separate ram rod. Also, the lock appears to be of better quality than most Eastern European/Balkan/Turkish guns I've seen.

The punch marks are cryptic, and I have not heard of the name stamped under the breech.

The chasing or chisel work also is a strong indication of that region.

Silver wire inlay, ditto.

These appear to be of pretty good quality, and not the late slipshod work too often seen.

I would like to see some close ups of the lock from both sides.

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4th November 2015, 04:09 PM	#2
Shakethetrees Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 363	Although they look European at a first glance, I think they're Turkish made for export. One European characteristic is the separate ram rod. Also, the lock appears to be of better quality than most Eastern European/Balkan/Turkish guns I've seen. The punch marks are cryptic, and I have not heard of the name stamped under the breech. The chasing or chisel work also is a strong indication of that region. Silver wire inlay, ditto. These appear to be of pretty good quality, and not the late slipshod work too often seen. I would like to see some close ups of the lock from both sides.