Musketeers/ Rifleholders

rand · 29th October 2007, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by rand

Signature made a little clearer....

rand

Have a translation now for the signature on the lock plate. Was told it was difficult to read, that is not to surprising when you consider the tallest letter is only about 1/8" in height and the entire signature is about 1/4" in width.

Its Farsi and reads," Amal-e Marsim" , translation thanks to Manouchehr

Could not find a reference for this signature, thats not uncommen, most signatures are not cataloged or published. Would have been very helpful to have known what time period this man worked.

rand

archer · 29th October 2007, 09:34 PM

Rand, Here is a shot from Topkapi Palace in Istanbul. Sure looks like a not too distant relative of your piece.
Regards, Steve

rand · 30th October 2007, 06:13 AM

Hi Steve,

Thanks for posting the photo's of the firearms in Topkapi Palace. They are both Turkish, the firearm below is a miquelet lock mounted on a Turkish stock. The rifle on the top has a flintlock action mounted on a European style stock. Both rifles are profusely ornamented with Turkish designs and most likely all parts are Turkish manufacture.

The Miquelet lock was the predecessor of the flintlock but never took hold in the Islamic countries where the miquelet lock remained the action of choice. This may because it had fewer parts making it more servicable.

The percussion lock was a huge jump in reliability and safety, it would have been very sought after by those that knew about it.

rand

29th October 2007, 09:34 PM	#2
archer Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 373	Persian Musketeers/Rifleholder(?) Rand, Here is a shot from Topkapi Palace in Istanbul. Sure looks like a not too distant relative of your piece. Regards, Steve Attached Images

30th October 2007, 06:13 AM	#3
rand Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 539	Turkish Rifles Hi Steve, Thanks for posting the photo's of the firearms in Topkapi Palace. They are both Turkish, the firearm below is a miquelet lock mounted on a Turkish stock. The rifle on the top has a flintlock action mounted on a European style stock. Both rifles are profusely ornamented with Turkish designs and most likely all parts are Turkish manufacture. The Miquelet lock was the predecessor of the flintlock but never took hold in the Islamic countries where the miquelet lock remained the action of choice. This may because it had fewer parts making it more servicable. The percussion lock was a huge jump in reliability and safety, it would have been very sought after by those that knew about it. rand