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Antique Pistols - Flintlock

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Model, Price, Number & Pictures
Description & Condition

Elaborately Decorated Greek Flintlock Pistol

Caliber: 16 mm

Price: $3975

Inventory # apf_0058

Pictures:
DESCRIPTION: Beautiful, late 18th Century Greek flintlock pistol. The style of the pistol reflects both, Oriental and European influences. French style lock plate without any markings. French style, very good quality flintlock. These parts were very often imported to the Ottoman Empire from Western Europe. Typical Greek style, solid metal stock ( silver alloy?) decorated with floral motifs. Round, Turkish style barrel with beautiful gold koftgari decorations with some Arabic script (please, see pictures). Silver barrel band with matching motifs. Non-functional, decorative silver ramrod is a part of the barrel band. The pistol is of considerably higher quality than usually encountered. The pistols of this pattern were used extensively in many wars in Balkans, including the Greek uprisings. CONDITION: The pistol is in overall excellent, all original condition. The gold koftgari is beautifully preserved on the barrel. The solid metal stock is in fine condition with some minor handling marks. The lock works fine. The bore is in very good condition. The pistol does not show any repairs. All the parts are original to the pistol. Profusely decorated early Greek flintlock pistol! Overall length: 19.75 inch. Barrel length: 12.25 inch. (Ref. "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul", by Anthony C. Tirri, p.159)

Albanian "Rat Tail" Miquelet Pistol

Caliber: 16 mm

Price: $1275

Inventory # apf_0057

Pictures:
DESCRIPTION: Profusely decorated early 19th Century Albanian flintlock "rat tail" pistol. Albania was a part of the Ottoman Empire at the time. The region was famous for a large number of gun makers, who manufactured this kind of pistol in big quantities for the Ottoman army. The entire stock is covered with lightly engraved brass plates, which is a characteristic feature of Albanian pistols. The pistol is decorated with ornamental motifs. Half-octagonal, half-round barrel. Top of the barrel is also engraved with floral patterns. The lock plate displays the gun maker mark in Arabic characters. The barrel also displays three maker's marks. One brass barrel band decorated in oriental motifs. Complete with the iron ramrod. The pistols of this pattern were used extensively in many wars in Balkans, including the Greek uprisings. CONDITION: The pistol is in overall fine, all original condition. Engraving on the barrel is slightly worn. The stock is solid and nicely preserved. Five decorative brass nails are missing from the buttstock. The brass plate on the right side of the buttstock is slightly loose. The bore is in very good condition. Miquelet lock is in working order. The pistol does not show any repairs. All the parts are original to the pistol. Overall length: 21 inch. Barrel length: 12.75 inch. Nice example of the Albanian "Rat Tail" miquelet pistol. (Ref. "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul" , by Anthony C. Tirri, p.159)

Beautiful Greek Flintlock Pistol

Caliber: 18 mm

Price: $3975

Inventory # apf_0056

Pictures:
DESCRIPTION: Beautiful 19th Century Greek flintlock pistol. The style of the pistol reflects both, Oriental and European influences. French style lock plate without any markings. French style, very good quality flintlock. These parts were very often imported to Balkans from Western Europe. Typical Balkan style stock is covered with brass plates, that are decorated with engraved floral motifs. Brass trigger guard and butt. Both parts display nice engravings. Round barrel. Non-functional, decorative ramrod is a part of the stock. The pistol is of considerably higher quality than usually encountered. The pistols of this pattern were used extensively in many wars in Balkans, including the Greek uprisings. CONDITION: The pistol is in overall excellent, all original condition. All the iron parts of the pistol, including the barrel, are covered with some patina. The stock is in fine condition with some minor handling marks and light dings. There is a small crack in the brass plate on the left side of the stock next to the counter screw. Some wear to the tip of the non-functional cleaning rod (please, see pictures). The lock works fine. The bore is in very good condition. The pistol does not show any repairs. All the parts are original to the pistol. Very attractive 19th century Greek pistol! Overall length: 20 inch. Barrel length: 12.25 inch. (Ref. "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul", by Anthony C. Tirri, pp.159-165)

Albanian "Rat Tail" Miquelet Pistol

Caliber: 16 mm

Price: $1275

Inventory # apf_0055

Pictures:
DESCRIPTION: Profusely decorated early 19th Century Albanian flintlock "rat tail" pistol. Albania was a part of the Ottoman Empire at the time. The region was famous for a large number of gun makers, who manufactured this kind of pistol in big quantities for the Ottoman army. The entire stock is covered with engraved brass plates, which is a characteristic feature of Albanian pistols. The pistol is decorated with ornamental motifs. All the parts of the lock are nicely engraved. Half-octagonal, half-round barrel. Two brass barrel bands decorated in oriental motifs. Complete with the iron ramrod. The pistols of this pattern were used extensively in many wars in Balkans, including the Greek uprisings. CONDITION: The pistol is in overall fine, all original condition. The barrel shows some surface rust and occasional pitting. The muzzle has a small damage, with a chip of iron missing. The stock is solid and nicely preserved. Four decorative brass nails are missing from the buttstock. The brass plate on the upper part of the buttstock shows a small crack. The bore is in good condition. Miquelet lock is in working order. The pistol does not show any repairs. All the parts are original to the pistol. Overall length: 20 inch. Barrel length: 12 inch. Nice example of the Albanian "Rat Tail" miquelet pistol. (Ref. "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul" , by Anthony C. Tirri, p.159)

Elaborately Decorated Persian Miquelet Knee Pistol

Caliber: 16 mm

Price: $3675

Inventory # apf_0054

Pictures:
DESCRIPTION: Profusely decorated Persian miquelet pistol from the early 19th Century. Some sources identify this type of the rifle-style firearm as a "Knee Pistol". The name came from the way of firing the gun by the horse rider, when the butt was pressed against the knee. The reference books usually identify this weapon as either Azari, or Persian. The pistol is decorated with ornamental motifs. Typical Azari/Persian blunderbuss style stock with carbine buttstock. The stock is decorated with inlaid bone and bronze pins. Bone buttplate. Good quality barrel with maker markings and some engraving. The pistol was either manufactured without the barrel band, or the latter is missing. No provision for the ramrod. CONDITION: The pistol is in overall fine, all original condition. The iron parts of the pistol, including the barrel and the miquelet lock are covered with brown patina. The front counter screw is missing. The stock shows some handling marks and light dings, but no cracks. Some minor wear to the decorations on the stock, with some small pieces missing. The lock needs adjustment, as the hammer does not stay open. The bore is in very good condition. The pistol does not show any repairs. All the parts are original to the pistol. Attractive early 19th century Persian knee pistol! Overall length: 20.75 inch. Barrel length: 13.5 inch. (Ref. "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul", by Anthony C. Tirri, p. 203)

Elaborately Decorated Azari Miquelet Blunderbuss Pistol ("Knee Pistol")

Price: $4750

Inventory # apf_0053

Pictures:
DESCRIPTION: Profusely decorated Azari miquelet blunderbuss from the early 19th Century. Some sources identify this type of the rifle-style firearm as a "Knee Pistol". The name came from the way of firing the gun by the horse rider, when the butt was pressed against the knee. The reference books usually identify this weapon as either Azari, or Persian. The pistol is decorated with ornamental motifs. Typical Azari/Persian blunderbuss style stock with carbine buttstock. The stock is decorated with inlaid bone and bronze pins. The butt is reinforced with decorative silver plates. Silver counter plate with saddle ring attachment. Very nice barrel with maker markings and some engraving. Two silver barrel bands with nice niello decor, showing lions and some floral motifs. CONDITION: The pistol is in overall good+, all original condition. The iron parts of the miquelet lock are covered with brown patina. The barrel was cleaned and does not show any patina. The stock shows some cracks, handling marks and light dings. Some wear to the forestock, near the muzzle, and near the barrel tang (please, see pictures). Some wear to the decorations on the stock, with some pieces missing. The lock needs adjustment, as the hammer does not stay open. The bore is in very good condition. The pistol does not show any repairs. All the parts are original to the pistol. Attractive early 19th century Azari knee pistol! Overall length: 16.75 inch. Barrel length: 9.75 inch. Barrel diameter at the muzzle: 1.25 inch. (Ref. "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul", by Anthony C. Tirri, p.182)

Very Decorative Balkan/Turkish Flintlock Pistol

Caliber: 18 mm

Price: $2875

Inventory # apf_0052

Pictures:
DESCRIPTION: Cavalry style, 19th Century Balkan/Turkish flintlock pistol. The style of the pistol reflects both, Oriental and European influences. Half-octagonal, half-round barrel. French style lock plate with unrecognizable markings (they meant to be unrecognizable as most of the gun makers in the Balkan region were illiterate at the time). French style, very good quality flintlock. These parts were very often imported to Turkey from Western Europe. Typical Balkan style stock decorated with inlaid wire, mother of pearl and brass/iron plates. Iron counter plate, trigger guard and butt. The latter displays nice engravings. Non-functional wooden ramrod is a part of the stock. The pistols of this pattern were used extensively in many wars in Balkans, including the Greek uprisings. CONDITION: The pistol is in overall fine, all original condition. All the iron parts of the pistol, including the barrel, are covered with brown patina. The stock is in very good condition with some minor handling marks and light dings. Some wear to the right side of the forestock, near the muzzle (please, see pictures). Some minor wear to the decorations on the stock, with a couple of small pieces of wire missing. The lock needs adjustment, as the trigger does not release the hammer every time. The bore is in very good condition. The pistol does not show any repairs. All the parts are original to the pistol. Attractive 19th century Balkan/Turkish cavalry pistol! Overall length: 19.5 inch. Barrel length: 14.5 inch. (Ref. "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul", by Anthony C. Tirri, pp.161-165)

Large Turkish Flintlock Pistol

Caliber: 15 mm

Price: $1375

Inventory # apf_0051

Pictures:
DESCRIPTION: Large 19th Century Turkish flintlock pistol. The style of the pistol reflects both, Oriental and European influences. Round barrel with engraved floral motifs. French style lock plate with unrecognizable markings. French style, very good quality flintlock. These parts were very often imported to Turkey from Western Europe. Bronze butt, trigger guard and counter plate with some engraving. The pistol was manufactured without barrel bands. The barrel is attached to the stock by bronze wire. Non-functional wooden ramrod is a part of the stock. The upper part of the buttstock shows some nice carving. The pistols of this pattern were used extensively in many wars in Balkans, including the Greek uprisings. CONDITION: The pistol is in overall fine, all original condition. All the iron parts of the pistol, including the barrel, are covered with light, uncleaned patina. The stock is in very good condition with some minor handling marks and light dings. There is a small crack on the right side of the stock, just in front of the lockplate. There a second small crack in the forestock, near the muzzle (please, see pictures). The lock works fine. The bore is in very good condition. The pistol does not show any repairs. All the parts are original to the pistol. Attractive 19th century Turkish flintlock pistol! Overall length: 19 inch. Barrel length: 11 inch. (Ref. "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul", by Anthony C. Tirri, pp.161-165)

Large Turkish Flintlock Pistol

Caliber: 15 mm

Price: $1675

Inventory # apf_0050

Pictures:
DESCRIPTION: Large 19th Century Turkish flintlock pistol. The style of the pistol reflects both, Oriental and European influences. Half-octagonal, half-round barrel with very nice, deeply engraved floral motifs. The upper part of the barrel also displays "letters" that suppose to look like the maker markings. French style lock plate with unrecognizable markings (they meant to be unrecognizable as most of the gun makers in the region were illiterate at the time). French style, very good quality flintlock. These parts were very often imported to Turkey from Western Europe. Bronze butt and counter plate with beautiful deep engraving. The pistol was manufactured without a ramrod and barrel bands. The barrel is attached to the stock by bronze wire. The wire was also present on the butt of the stock at one time, and is now missing. Plain, iron trigger guard. The pistols of this pattern were used extensively in many wars in Balkans, including the Greek uprisings. CONDITION: The pistol is in overall fine, all original condition. All the iron parts of the pistol, including the barrel, are covered with light, uncleaned patina. The stock is in very good condition with some minor handling marks and light dings. There are some hairline cracks in the forestock, near the muzzle (please, see pictures). The lock works fine. The bore is in very good condition. The pistol does not show any repairs. All the parts are original to the pistol. Attractive 19th century Turkish flintlock pistol! Overall length: 19 inch. Barrel length: 11 inch. (Ref. "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul", by Anthony C. Tirri, pp.161-165)

Very Decorative Balkan/Turkish Flintlock Pistol

Caliber: 16 mm

Price: $2975

Inventory # apf_0049

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DESCRIPTION: Large 19th Century Balkan/Turkish flintlock pistol. The style of the pistol reflects both, Oriental and European influences. Half-octagonal, half-round barrel. French style lock plate with floral style engraving. French style, very good quality flintlock. These parts were very often imported to Turkey from Western Europe. Typical Balkan style stock decorated in floral motifs with inlaid wire and small iron details. The pistol was manufactured without a trigger guard and without a ramrod. The pistols of this pattern were used extensively in many wars in Balkans, including the Greek uprisings. CONDITION: The pistol is in overall fine, all original condition. All the iron parts of the pistol, including the barrel, are covered with light, uncleaned patina. The stock is in very good condition with some minor handling marks and light dings. Some wear to the forestock, near the muzzle (please, see pictures). The lock works fine. The bore is in very good condition. The pistol does not show any repairs. All the parts are original to the pistol. Attractive 19th century Balkan/Turkish flintlock pistol! Overall length: 20 inch. Barrel length: 12.75 inch. (Ref. "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul", by Anthony C. Tirri, pp.161-165)

Very Nice Turkish Flintlock Pistol

Price: $3975

Inventory # apf_0042

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DESCRIPTION: Beautiful cavalry style, late 18th Century Turkish flintlock pistol. The style of the pistol reflects both, Oriental and European influences. European-style, deeply engraved and gold inlaid half-octagonal, half-round barrel. French style lock plate with no markings. French style, very good quality flintlock. These parts were very often imported to Turkey from Western Europe. Both, the lock and the lockplate are deeply engraved in the style matching the engravings on the barrel. Beautiful Turkish style stock decorated with deep floral style carvings. Silver counter plate, trigger guard, barrel bands and butt. The silver furniture displays matching floral style decoration. Non-functional, decorative silver ramrod. The pistol is of considerably higher quality than usually encountered. The pistols of this pattern were used extensively in many wars in Balkans, including the Greek uprisings. CONDITION: Fine+ to low excellent. The stock is solid and in overall fine condition with couple of minor handling marks. No cracks to the wood. All the silver furniture is in excellent condition. The gold inlays on the barrel are worn. The lock is in working order. The pistol does not show any repairs. All original and complete. Very attractive late 18th century Turkish cavalry pistol!

Turkish or Middle Eastern Cavalry Miquelet Pistol

Caliber: 16 mm

Price: $1975

Inventory # apf_0034

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DESCRIPTION: Turkish or Middle Eastern 18/19th Century cavalry miquelet pistol. The style copies both, European and Oriental patterns. The lock is similar to many locks found in Turkish muskets. The stock may be of Turkish or Middle Eastern origins. The miquelet hammer is lightly engraved. Beautifully engraved back of the barrel. Some brass inlays to the barrel. CONDITION: The pistol is in overall fine condition. The barrel and the trigger guard are covered by patina. The stock is nice and without any cracks. Very good bore. Miquelet lock is in working order. The pistol does not show any repairs. Overall length: 20 inch. Barrel length: 13.5 inch.

A Matching Pair of Turkish Cavalry Flintlock Pistols

Caliber: 16 mm

Price: $2975

Inventory # apf_0025

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DESCRIPTION: A matching pair of Turkish 19th Century cavalry flintlock pistols! The style copies the European patterns. Profusely decorated stocks are covered with brass and silver inlays. The lock plates and hammer are lightly engraved. Beautifully engraved backs of the barrels. Much nicer Turkish flintlock pistols, than usually seen! The pistols of this pattern were used extensively in many wars in Balkans, including the Greek uprisings. CONDITION: The pistols are in overall fine, all original condition. Several pieces of silver wire inlays are missing from the stocks. The stocks are nice with only couple of hairline surface cracks. Very good bores. European style flintlocks are in working order. The pistols do not show any repairs. All original and complete. Overall length: 15.75 inch. Barrel length: 8.75 inch. A matching pair of Turkish flintlock pistols is difficult to find! (Ref. "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul" , by Anthony C. Tirri, p.125)

Beautiful Caucasian/Cossack Men's Belt (19th Century)

Price: $1675

Inventory # dag_0066

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DESCRIPTION: Beautiful 19th century Caucasian/Cossack men's belt! Natural color high quality leather with elaborately decorated six silver niello fittings. The belt was an essential part of the Caucasian dress. The pistols and kindjals were usually attached to the belt in the society where every man was a warrior. No maker's signature is present on the silver fittings. Similar style belts were manufactured and used in both, Chechnia and Dagestan. This type of belt was also used by Russian Cossacks. CONDITION: Fine. The leather is still soft and flexible. The silver fittings are well preserved. Very attractive Caucasian belt! (Ref. "Chechen Arms" , by Isa Askhabov, pp.102-133 and pp.167-169).

Book: "Turkish Arms and Armor"

By E.G. Astvatzaturian

Price: $150

Inventory # rub_0040

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DESCRIPTION: In Russian language. This is one of the best book on Turkish weapons ever published in any language! The work covers many aspects of Turkish arms and armor, with detailed description of discussed artifacts. Many unique examples of Turkish arms and armor are described and illustrated. Hundreds of quality color pictures. Great reference book for a collector of Turkish weapons! The book is used, but still in very good condition. Hard cover. Dimensions: 10.5×8. 336 pages. Published by Atlant, St.Petersburg, Russia in 2002. One copy only. Shipping in the USA: $4.50.

Model, Price, Number & Pictures	Description & Condition
Elaborately Decorated Greek Flintlock Pistol Caliber: 16 mm Price: $3975 Inventory # apf_0058 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Beautiful, late 18th Century Greek flintlock pistol. The style of the pistol reflects both, Oriental and European influences. French style lock plate without any markings. French style, very good quality flintlock. These parts were very often imported to the Ottoman Empire from Western Europe. Typical Greek style, solid metal stock ( silver alloy?) decorated with floral motifs. Round, Turkish style barrel with beautiful gold koftgari decorations with some Arabic script (please, see pictures). Silver barrel band with matching motifs. Non-functional, decorative silver ramrod is a part of the barrel band. The pistol is of considerably higher quality than usually encountered. The pistols of this pattern were used extensively in many wars in Balkans, including the Greek uprisings. CONDITION: The pistol is in overall excellent, all original condition. The gold koftgari is beautifully preserved on the barrel. The solid metal stock is in fine condition with some minor handling marks. The lock works fine. The bore is in very good condition. The pistol does not show any repairs. All the parts are original to the pistol. Profusely decorated early Greek flintlock pistol! Overall length: 19.75 inch. Barrel length: 12.25 inch. (Ref. "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul", by Anthony C. Tirri, p.159)
Albanian "Rat Tail" Miquelet Pistol Caliber: 16 mm Price: $1275 Inventory # apf_0057 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Profusely decorated early 19th Century Albanian flintlock "rat tail" pistol. Albania was a part of the Ottoman Empire at the time. The region was famous for a large number of gun makers, who manufactured this kind of pistol in big quantities for the Ottoman army. The entire stock is covered with lightly engraved brass plates, which is a characteristic feature of Albanian pistols. The pistol is decorated with ornamental motifs. Half-octagonal, half-round barrel. Top of the barrel is also engraved with floral patterns. The lock plate displays the gun maker mark in Arabic characters. The barrel also displays three maker's marks. One brass barrel band decorated in oriental motifs. Complete with the iron ramrod. The pistols of this pattern were used extensively in many wars in Balkans, including the Greek uprisings. CONDITION: The pistol is in overall fine, all original condition. Engraving on the barrel is slightly worn. The stock is solid and nicely preserved. Five decorative brass nails are missing from the buttstock. The brass plate on the right side of the buttstock is slightly loose. The bore is in very good condition. Miquelet lock is in working order. The pistol does not show any repairs. All the parts are original to the pistol. Overall length: 21 inch. Barrel length: 12.75 inch. Nice example of the Albanian "Rat Tail" miquelet pistol. (Ref. "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul" , by Anthony C. Tirri, p.159)
Beautiful Greek Flintlock Pistol Caliber: 18 mm Price: $3975 Inventory # apf_0056 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Beautiful 19th Century Greek flintlock pistol. The style of the pistol reflects both, Oriental and European influences. French style lock plate without any markings. French style, very good quality flintlock. These parts were very often imported to Balkans from Western Europe. Typical Balkan style stock is covered with brass plates, that are decorated with engraved floral motifs. Brass trigger guard and butt. Both parts display nice engravings. Round barrel. Non-functional, decorative ramrod is a part of the stock. The pistol is of considerably higher quality than usually encountered. The pistols of this pattern were used extensively in many wars in Balkans, including the Greek uprisings. CONDITION: The pistol is in overall excellent, all original condition. All the iron parts of the pistol, including the barrel, are covered with some patina. The stock is in fine condition with some minor handling marks and light dings. There is a small crack in the brass plate on the left side of the stock next to the counter screw. Some wear to the tip of the non-functional cleaning rod (please, see pictures). The lock works fine. The bore is in very good condition. The pistol does not show any repairs. All the parts are original to the pistol. Very attractive 19th century Greek pistol! Overall length: 20 inch. Barrel length: 12.25 inch. (Ref. "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul", by Anthony C. Tirri, pp.159-165)
Albanian "Rat Tail" Miquelet Pistol Caliber: 16 mm Price: $1275 Inventory # apf_0055 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Profusely decorated early 19th Century Albanian flintlock "rat tail" pistol. Albania was a part of the Ottoman Empire at the time. The region was famous for a large number of gun makers, who manufactured this kind of pistol in big quantities for the Ottoman army. The entire stock is covered with engraved brass plates, which is a characteristic feature of Albanian pistols. The pistol is decorated with ornamental motifs. All the parts of the lock are nicely engraved. Half-octagonal, half-round barrel. Two brass barrel bands decorated in oriental motifs. Complete with the iron ramrod. The pistols of this pattern were used extensively in many wars in Balkans, including the Greek uprisings. CONDITION: The pistol is in overall fine, all original condition. The barrel shows some surface rust and occasional pitting. The muzzle has a small damage, with a chip of iron missing. The stock is solid and nicely preserved. Four decorative brass nails are missing from the buttstock. The brass plate on the upper part of the buttstock shows a small crack. The bore is in good condition. Miquelet lock is in working order. The pistol does not show any repairs. All the parts are original to the pistol. Overall length: 20 inch. Barrel length: 12 inch. Nice example of the Albanian "Rat Tail" miquelet pistol. (Ref. "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul" , by Anthony C. Tirri, p.159)
Elaborately Decorated Persian Miquelet Knee Pistol Caliber: 16 mm Price: $3675 Inventory # apf_0054 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Profusely decorated Persian miquelet pistol from the early 19th Century. Some sources identify this type of the rifle-style firearm as a "Knee Pistol". The name came from the way of firing the gun by the horse rider, when the butt was pressed against the knee. The reference books usually identify this weapon as either Azari, or Persian. The pistol is decorated with ornamental motifs. Typical Azari/Persian blunderbuss style stock with carbine buttstock. The stock is decorated with inlaid bone and bronze pins. Bone buttplate. Good quality barrel with maker markings and some engraving. The pistol was either manufactured without the barrel band, or the latter is missing. No provision for the ramrod. CONDITION: The pistol is in overall fine, all original condition. The iron parts of the pistol, including the barrel and the miquelet lock are covered with brown patina. The front counter screw is missing. The stock shows some handling marks and light dings, but no cracks. Some minor wear to the decorations on the stock, with some small pieces missing. The lock needs adjustment, as the hammer does not stay open. The bore is in very good condition. The pistol does not show any repairs. All the parts are original to the pistol. Attractive early 19th century Persian knee pistol! Overall length: 20.75 inch. Barrel length: 13.5 inch. (Ref. "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul", by Anthony C. Tirri, p. 203)
Elaborately Decorated Azari Miquelet Blunderbuss Pistol ("Knee Pistol") Price: $4750 Inventory # apf_0053 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Profusely decorated Azari miquelet blunderbuss from the early 19th Century. Some sources identify this type of the rifle-style firearm as a "Knee Pistol". The name came from the way of firing the gun by the horse rider, when the butt was pressed against the knee. The reference books usually identify this weapon as either Azari, or Persian. The pistol is decorated with ornamental motifs. Typical Azari/Persian blunderbuss style stock with carbine buttstock. The stock is decorated with inlaid bone and bronze pins. The butt is reinforced with decorative silver plates. Silver counter plate with saddle ring attachment. Very nice barrel with maker markings and some engraving. Two silver barrel bands with nice niello decor, showing lions and some floral motifs. CONDITION: The pistol is in overall good+, all original condition. The iron parts of the miquelet lock are covered with brown patina. The barrel was cleaned and does not show any patina. The stock shows some cracks, handling marks and light dings. Some wear to the forestock, near the muzzle, and near the barrel tang (please, see pictures). Some wear to the decorations on the stock, with some pieces missing. The lock needs adjustment, as the hammer does not stay open. The bore is in very good condition. The pistol does not show any repairs. All the parts are original to the pistol. Attractive early 19th century Azari knee pistol! Overall length: 16.75 inch. Barrel length: 9.75 inch. Barrel diameter at the muzzle: 1.25 inch. (Ref. "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul", by Anthony C. Tirri, p.182)
Very Decorative Balkan/Turkish Flintlock Pistol Caliber: 18 mm Price: $2875 Inventory # apf_0052 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Cavalry style, 19th Century Balkan/Turkish flintlock pistol. The style of the pistol reflects both, Oriental and European influences. Half-octagonal, half-round barrel. French style lock plate with unrecognizable markings (they meant to be unrecognizable as most of the gun makers in the Balkan region were illiterate at the time). French style, very good quality flintlock. These parts were very often imported to Turkey from Western Europe. Typical Balkan style stock decorated with inlaid wire, mother of pearl and brass/iron plates. Iron counter plate, trigger guard and butt. The latter displays nice engravings. Non-functional wooden ramrod is a part of the stock. The pistols of this pattern were used extensively in many wars in Balkans, including the Greek uprisings. CONDITION: The pistol is in overall fine, all original condition. All the iron parts of the pistol, including the barrel, are covered with brown patina. The stock is in very good condition with some minor handling marks and light dings. Some wear to the right side of the forestock, near the muzzle (please, see pictures). Some minor wear to the decorations on the stock, with a couple of small pieces of wire missing. The lock needs adjustment, as the trigger does not release the hammer every time. The bore is in very good condition. The pistol does not show any repairs. All the parts are original to the pistol. Attractive 19th century Balkan/Turkish cavalry pistol! Overall length: 19.5 inch. Barrel length: 14.5 inch. (Ref. "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul", by Anthony C. Tirri, pp.161-165)
Large Turkish Flintlock Pistol Caliber: 15 mm Price: $1375 Inventory # apf_0051 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Large 19th Century Turkish flintlock pistol. The style of the pistol reflects both, Oriental and European influences. Round barrel with engraved floral motifs. French style lock plate with unrecognizable markings. French style, very good quality flintlock. These parts were very often imported to Turkey from Western Europe. Bronze butt, trigger guard and counter plate with some engraving. The pistol was manufactured without barrel bands. The barrel is attached to the stock by bronze wire. Non-functional wooden ramrod is a part of the stock. The upper part of the buttstock shows some nice carving. The pistols of this pattern were used extensively in many wars in Balkans, including the Greek uprisings. CONDITION: The pistol is in overall fine, all original condition. All the iron parts of the pistol, including the barrel, are covered with light, uncleaned patina. The stock is in very good condition with some minor handling marks and light dings. There is a small crack on the right side of the stock, just in front of the lockplate. There a second small crack in the forestock, near the muzzle (please, see pictures). The lock works fine. The bore is in very good condition. The pistol does not show any repairs. All the parts are original to the pistol. Attractive 19th century Turkish flintlock pistol! Overall length: 19 inch. Barrel length: 11 inch. (Ref. "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul", by Anthony C. Tirri, pp.161-165)
Large Turkish Flintlock Pistol Caliber: 15 mm Price: $1675 Inventory # apf_0050 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Large 19th Century Turkish flintlock pistol. The style of the pistol reflects both, Oriental and European influences. Half-octagonal, half-round barrel with very nice, deeply engraved floral motifs. The upper part of the barrel also displays "letters" that suppose to look like the maker markings. French style lock plate with unrecognizable markings (they meant to be unrecognizable as most of the gun makers in the region were illiterate at the time). French style, very good quality flintlock. These parts were very often imported to Turkey from Western Europe. Bronze butt and counter plate with beautiful deep engraving. The pistol was manufactured without a ramrod and barrel bands. The barrel is attached to the stock by bronze wire. The wire was also present on the butt of the stock at one time, and is now missing. Plain, iron trigger guard. The pistols of this pattern were used extensively in many wars in Balkans, including the Greek uprisings. CONDITION: The pistol is in overall fine, all original condition. All the iron parts of the pistol, including the barrel, are covered with light, uncleaned patina. The stock is in very good condition with some minor handling marks and light dings. There are some hairline cracks in the forestock, near the muzzle (please, see pictures). The lock works fine. The bore is in very good condition. The pistol does not show any repairs. All the parts are original to the pistol. Attractive 19th century Turkish flintlock pistol! Overall length: 19 inch. Barrel length: 11 inch. (Ref. "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul", by Anthony C. Tirri, pp.161-165)
Very Decorative Balkan/Turkish Flintlock Pistol Caliber: 16 mm Price: $2975 Inventory # apf_0049 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Large 19th Century Balkan/Turkish flintlock pistol. The style of the pistol reflects both, Oriental and European influences. Half-octagonal, half-round barrel. French style lock plate with floral style engraving. French style, very good quality flintlock. These parts were very often imported to Turkey from Western Europe. Typical Balkan style stock decorated in floral motifs with inlaid wire and small iron details. The pistol was manufactured without a trigger guard and without a ramrod. The pistols of this pattern were used extensively in many wars in Balkans, including the Greek uprisings. CONDITION: The pistol is in overall fine, all original condition. All the iron parts of the pistol, including the barrel, are covered with light, uncleaned patina. The stock is in very good condition with some minor handling marks and light dings. Some wear to the forestock, near the muzzle (please, see pictures). The lock works fine. The bore is in very good condition. The pistol does not show any repairs. All the parts are original to the pistol. Attractive 19th century Balkan/Turkish flintlock pistol! Overall length: 20 inch. Barrel length: 12.75 inch. (Ref. "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul", by Anthony C. Tirri, pp.161-165)
Very Nice Turkish Flintlock Pistol Price: $3975 Inventory # apf_0042 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Beautiful cavalry style, late 18th Century Turkish flintlock pistol. The style of the pistol reflects both, Oriental and European influences. European-style, deeply engraved and gold inlaid half-octagonal, half-round barrel. French style lock plate with no markings. French style, very good quality flintlock. These parts were very often imported to Turkey from Western Europe. Both, the lock and the lockplate are deeply engraved in the style matching the engravings on the barrel. Beautiful Turkish style stock decorated with deep floral style carvings. Silver counter plate, trigger guard, barrel bands and butt. The silver furniture displays matching floral style decoration. Non-functional, decorative silver ramrod. The pistol is of considerably higher quality than usually encountered. The pistols of this pattern were used extensively in many wars in Balkans, including the Greek uprisings. CONDITION: Fine+ to low excellent. The stock is solid and in overall fine condition with couple of minor handling marks. No cracks to the wood. All the silver furniture is in excellent condition. The gold inlays on the barrel are worn. The lock is in working order. The pistol does not show any repairs. All original and complete. Very attractive late 18th century Turkish cavalry pistol!
Turkish or Middle Eastern Cavalry Miquelet Pistol Caliber: 16 mm Price: $1975 Inventory # apf_0034 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Turkish or Middle Eastern 18/19th Century cavalry miquelet pistol. The style copies both, European and Oriental patterns. The lock is similar to many locks found in Turkish muskets. The stock may be of Turkish or Middle Eastern origins. The miquelet hammer is lightly engraved. Beautifully engraved back of the barrel. Some brass inlays to the barrel. CONDITION: The pistol is in overall fine condition. The barrel and the trigger guard are covered by patina. The stock is nice and without any cracks. Very good bore. Miquelet lock is in working order. The pistol does not show any repairs. Overall length: 20 inch. Barrel length: 13.5 inch.
A Matching Pair of Turkish Cavalry Flintlock Pistols Caliber: 16 mm Price: $2975 Inventory # apf_0025 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: A matching pair of Turkish 19th Century cavalry flintlock pistols! The style copies the European patterns. Profusely decorated stocks are covered with brass and silver inlays. The lock plates and hammer are lightly engraved. Beautifully engraved backs of the barrels. Much nicer Turkish flintlock pistols, than usually seen! The pistols of this pattern were used extensively in many wars in Balkans, including the Greek uprisings. CONDITION: The pistols are in overall fine, all original condition. Several pieces of silver wire inlays are missing from the stocks. The stocks are nice with only couple of hairline surface cracks. Very good bores. European style flintlocks are in working order. The pistols do not show any repairs. All original and complete. Overall length: 15.75 inch. Barrel length: 8.75 inch. A matching pair of Turkish flintlock pistols is difficult to find! (Ref. "Islamic Weapons. Maghrib to Moghul" , by Anthony C. Tirri, p.125)
Beautiful Caucasian/Cossack Men's Belt (19th Century) Price: $1675 Inventory # dag_0066 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: Beautiful 19th century Caucasian/Cossack men's belt! Natural color high quality leather with elaborately decorated six silver niello fittings. The belt was an essential part of the Caucasian dress. The pistols and kindjals were usually attached to the belt in the society where every man was a warrior. No maker's signature is present on the silver fittings. Similar style belts were manufactured and used in both, Chechnia and Dagestan. This type of belt was also used by Russian Cossacks. CONDITION: Fine. The leather is still soft and flexible. The silver fittings are well preserved. Very attractive Caucasian belt! (Ref. "Chechen Arms" , by Isa Askhabov, pp.102-133 and pp.167-169).
Book: "Turkish Arms and Armor" By E.G. Astvatzaturian Price: $150 Inventory # rub_0040 Pictures:	DESCRIPTION: In Russian language. This is one of the best book on Turkish weapons ever published in any language! The work covers many aspects of Turkish arms and armor, with detailed description of discussed artifacts. Many unique examples of Turkish arms and armor are described and illustrated. Hundreds of quality color pictures. Great reference book for a collector of Turkish weapons! The book is used, but still in very good condition. Hard cover. Dimensions: 10.5×8. 336 pages. Published by Atlant, St.Petersburg, Russia in 2002. One copy only. Shipping in the USA: $4.50.