{"product_id":"original-early-19th-century-ottoman-style-flintlock-blunderbuss-pistol-with-full-stock-and-engraved-iron-mounts-circa-1820","title":"Original Early 19th Century Ottoman Style Flintlock Blunderbuss Pistol with Full Stock and Engraved Iron Mounts, Circa 1820","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original early 19th century flintlock blunderbuss pistol of Ottoman style, dating to approximately 1820. Sometimes described as a hand blunderbuss, it follows the form of a full sized blunderbuss scaled for one handed use, with a fully stocked configuration, pistol grip style wrist, butt stock, and iron buttplate. It measures approximately 21\" overall and has a 12 1\/2\" flared barrel terminating in a dramatic 1 3\/4\" wide muzzle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is an antique black powder firearm manufactured before 1899. Under federal law, it may generally be owned within the United States without a special license or permit and does not require transfer through a Federal Firearms Licensee. However, state and local laws may vary. This firearm is sold solely as a historical collector’s item and has not been test fired or inspected for firing safety by a professional gunsmith. Any mechanical or bore observations provided below describe only its present condition and should not be interpreted as confirmation that the firearm is safe to load or fire. The purchaser is solely responsible for complying with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe iron blunderbuss barrel measures approximately 12 1\/2\" and expands to a muzzle approximately 1 3\/4\" across. The pronounced flare gives the pistol its characteristic blunderbuss profile. Decorative engraving is present on the upper barrel and is especially well executed on the barrel tang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe iron furniture has developed an attractive aged patina. Additional engraved decoration is present on the underside of the trigger guard and on the lock side plate, giving the pistol a more finished appearance than a purely utilitarian arm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lock is of British style, fitted with a reinforced pan bridle and swan neck cock. Areas of foliate engraving remain visible. Near the lower portion of the lock is a marking resembling a maker name or signature, but the characters cannot presently be identified with confidence and may be decorative rather than a genuine maker inscription.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lock currently functions mechanically, holding at half cock and releasing from full cock. These observations describe only its present mechanical condition and should not be interpreted as confirmation that the pistol is safe to load or fire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA ramrod is present beneath the barrel, though it appears crudely hand fabricated and is unusually narrow for the bore. It is therefore likely a later replacement or display addition rather than the original functional ramrod.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe metalwork overall shows a peppered bright gray patina with evidence of older staining and cleaning. The finish is consistent with considerable age and handling while still retaining the engraved details well.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe full length wooden stock remains in very good overall condition with attractive grain and an aged surface. There are scratches and handling marks along the fore stock, an area of wood loss at the lower toe of the butt, and several cracks through the butt stock. These condition issues appear stable from visual inspection but are fully disclosed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall, this is an attractive early 19th century flintlock blunderbuss pistol with dramatic flared barrel, full stock, engraved iron furniture, and British style lockwork. The unidentified lock marking, likely replacement ramrod, stock cracks, toe loss, scattered scratches, and aged metal surface are all fully disclosed. It would fit especially well in an early 19th century flintlock, Ottoman or Balkan arms, blunderbuss, maritime arms, or antique pistol collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYears of Manufacture: circa 1820\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 12 1\/2\"\u003cbr\u003eBore Diameter: Blunderbuss Swamped Barrel - 1 3\/4\" at muzzle\u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: Lead Shot \u0026amp; Powder\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 21 Inches\u003cbr\u003eAction: Miquelet Lock\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: Muzzle-Loaded\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFederal Classification: Pre-1899 Antique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these. International customers should always consult their country's antique gun laws prior to ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45854725701701,"sku":"ONSV26MSB122","price":2295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/5BF1A0AD-A63D-49A0-A46E-F44223EDE162.jpg?v=1790417205","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-early-19th-century-ottoman-style-flintlock-blunderbuss-pistol-with-full-stock-and-engraved-iron-mounts-circa-1820","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}