Help needed with the ID of this flintlock pistol

Ivo · 2nd August 2015, 07:30 AM

Hello,
I need your opinion about this pistol ?
I bought it some time ago but it is a mystery to me.

Regards,
Ivo

stelio · 2nd August 2015, 06:38 PM

Hello Ivo.
I think your pistol is from ottoman empire area in 19th century.This type pistols made in balkans from the north africa markets(Algeria,morocco)
Stelios

TVV · 2nd August 2015, 07:45 PM

Hi Ivo,

Glad to see you here as well. I agree with Stelio: the brass plates have a distinctly Balkan decoration, while coral is often used on North African arms. Elgood mentions that there were shops in Epirus which produced weapons specifically meant for export to Tunisia and Algeria.

Regards,
Teodor

Ivo · 2nd August 2015, 08:57 PM

Thanks for your answers.
Teo I was also glad to see you.

Regards,
Ivo

rickystl · 2nd August 2015, 10:05 PM

Hi Ivo.
That is a beautiful pistol !! I agree with the others above. Likely made at one of the Balkan gun making centers and decorated for Algerian or Moroccan tastes. And I'm leaning towards Algerian. The lock is similar to many Ottoman/Balkan locks made for these pistols. But I really like the brass nose cap design on this one. Really adds to the overall North African look.
A super nice pistol I've been drewling over since I first viewed the photos.
Rick.

Kubur · 3rd August 2015, 10:25 AM

I agree with all above. Me I will bet on Algerian or Tunisian.
Kubur

BANDOOK · 3rd August 2015, 11:51 AM

A VERY BEAUTIFUL PISTOL IN GOOD CONDITION FOR ITS AGE,AGREE WITH RICK AND KUBUR AM LEANING TOWARDS ALGERIA,CHEERS

2nd August 2015, 07:30 AM	#1
Ivo Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 38	Help needed with the ID of this flintlock pistol Hello, I need your opinion about this pistol ? I bought it some time ago but it is a mystery to me. Regards, Ivo Attached Images Last edited by Ivo; 2nd August 2015 at 02:16 PM.

2nd August 2015, 06:38 PM	#2
stelio Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 97	Hello Ivo. I think your pistol is from ottoman empire area in 19th century.This type pistols made in balkans from the north africa markets(Algeria,morocco) Stelios Last edited by stelio; 2nd August 2015 at 07:14 PM.

2nd August 2015, 07:45 PM	#3
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,599	Hi Ivo, Glad to see you here as well. I agree with Stelio: the brass plates have a distinctly Balkan decoration, while coral is often used on North African arms. Elgood mentions that there were shops in Epirus which produced weapons specifically meant for export to Tunisia and Algeria. Regards, Teodor

2nd August 2015, 08:57 PM	#4
Ivo Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 38	Thanks for your answers. Teo I was also glad to see you. Regards, Ivo

2nd August 2015, 10:05 PM	#5
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,621	Hi Ivo. That is a beautiful pistol !! I agree with the others above. Likely made at one of the Balkan gun making centers and decorated for Algerian or Moroccan tastes. And I'm leaning towards Algerian. The lock is similar to many Ottoman/Balkan locks made for these pistols. But I really like the brass nose cap design on this one. Really adds to the overall North African look. A super nice pistol I've been drewling over since I first viewed the photos. Rick.

3rd August 2015, 10:25 AM	#6
Kubur Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 2,145	I agree with all above. Me I will bet on Algerian or Tunisian. Kubur

3rd August 2015, 11:51 AM	#7
BANDOOK Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: AUCKLAND,NEW ZEALAND Posts: 624	A VERY BEAUTIFUL PISTOL IN GOOD CONDITION FOR ITS AGE,AGREE WITH RICK AND KUBUR AM LEANING TOWARDS ALGERIA,CHEERS