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Ottoman Sea Service Flintlock Pistol

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Ottoman Sea Service Flintlock Pistol
.69 cal, 9'' round barrel with a good bore showing some scattered light pitting. This is an interesting pistol in the sea service pattern seldom seen in this country as it is an Ottoman contract and property-marked gun, likely made in Belgium. The arm remains in original flint and the barrel and lock have mostly toned to a medium gunmetal patina showing evidence of an old cleaning with some thin scratches and remnants of light pitting. The markings remain strong showing the Sultan's tughra atop the breech and a small roundel with Ottoman Turkish in the center of the lockplate, the lock being of rather spartan construction as would be expected. The simple brass hardware is a mild ocher patina showing an old cleaning and some scattered light dings and the smooth walnut stock remains in about very good plus condition showing some honest wear and mild smoothing overall from the years with light dings and handling marks. The swiveling ramrod assembly and large iron lanyard ring are intact and the lock seems to function well mechanically. An attractive example of a very scarce pistol for the advanced martial or Ottoman collector. (13B11739-18) {ANTIQUE} (800/1200)