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Ottoman Empire Flintlock Holster Pistol, 18th Century. Balkans - Adriatic Region.
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria
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Ottoman Empire Flintlock Holster Pistol, 18th Century. Balkans - Adriatic Region.

18th century
Description

The flintlock pistol has a Burl Walnut beautifully carved stock, with slender butt and inset metal plate.

The steel with worn engraving throughout due to age and use. Steel engraved knob ending, steel trigger guard with floral pattern.

European burl walnut, which was stained dark, now giving a lovely maple-walnut-like contrast.

Very Good original condition in keeping with age & use. For condition please refer to photos.

Barrel length 32.4cm (12.75 inches)

Overall length 49cm (19.25 inches)

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Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria has dated this Ottoman Flintlock Holster Pistol to the 18th Century.

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SA1100065
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17Oct24/03
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Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria, Portobello Road

WE are open every Saturday between 9.30 - 3.30pm in Chelsea Galleries 67 Portobello Road London.

We are at the front of the gallery, on the 1st aisle.

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Description
The flintlock pistol has a Burl Walnut beautifully carved stock, with slender butt and inset metal plate.

The steel with worn engraving throughout due to age and use. Steel engraved knob ending, steel trigger guard with floral pattern.

fig 1. An 18th-century Balkan Ottoman flintlock holster pistol featuring a carved wooden stock, steel barrel, and a bulbous pommel.
fig 1. Ottoman Empire Flintlock Holster Pistol, 18th Century. Balkans - Adriatic Region.

European burl walnut, which was stained dark, now giving a lovely maple-walnut-like contrast.

Very Good original condition in keeping with age & use. For condition please refer to photos.

Barrel length 32.4cm (12.75 inches)

Overall length 49cm (19.25 inches)

Date of Manufacture

Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria has dated this Ottoman Flintlock Holster Pistol to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1100065
Dealers Internal Ref
17Oct24/03
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria
Peter Harris Clocks & Militaria
Sellingantiques verified Since Nov 2020

We specialise in flintlock pistols, muskets, clocks & watches

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Archive I An 18th-century Balkan Ottoman flintlock holster pistol featuring a carved wooden stock, steel barrel, and a bulbous pommel.

Ottoman Empire Flintlock Holster Pistol, 18th Century. Balkans - Adriatic Region.

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An 18th-century Balkan Ottoman flintlock holster pistol featuring a carved wooden stock, steel barrel, and a bulbous pommel.
Ottoman Empire Flintlock Holster Pistol, 18th Century. Balkans - Adriatic region.
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Ottoman flintlock pistols were muzzle-loading firearms produced across the Ottoman Empire, including the Balkan and Adriatic regions, during the 18th century for military and personal defence.

These pistols were constructed using forged steel for the mechanism and barrel, set into dense hardwood stocks often decorated with relief carvings, brass fittings, or metal wire inlays.

Authentic examples are distinguished by their distinct stock profiles, frequently featuring bulbous or lemon-shaped pommels, alongside regional flintlock or miquelet mechanisms and intricate decorative scrollwork.

Antique firearms are typically displayed mounted inside custom glass showcases, set on metal display stands on dark wood shelving, or framed within shadow boxes in study environments.

Preservation requires a stable, low-humidity environment to prevent oxidisation on metal components, alongside occasional application of microcrystalline wax to protect both the metalwork and wooden stock.
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