Original Item: Only One Available. Dating from about 1800 this is a flintlock blunderbuss pistol from the Ottoman Empire, which was based in Constantinople / Istanbul in Turkey. At the time the empire had spread to encompass almost all of the Islamic world. Its overall length is 17 3/4 inches, with the barrel itself measuring 9 inches. The barrel and lock are enhanced with dull Silver inlaid decorations, and the woodwork carved into the shape of a rifle stock despite being intended for use as a handgun. The butt stock is also inlaid with brass studs.

Typical imitation faux ramrod, as the actual ramrod was carried traditionally on a cord around the Camel driver's neck, where it could not be dropped. There is also a saddle ring bar installed on the left side of the pistol.

Quite a handsome example of this very typical Ottoman style Flintlock Blunderbuss, fully cleaned and ready to display!

Specifications: 

Year of Manufacture: Circa 1800
Caliber: Blunderbuss
Ammunition Type: Lead Shot & Powder
Overall Length: 17 3/4 inches
Barrel Length: 9 inches
Action: Flintlock Side Action
Feed System: Muzzle-Loaded

NOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these.

IMA considers all of our antique guns as non-firing, inoperable and/or inert. Title 18, U.S. Code, Section 921(a)(16) defines antique firearms as all guns made prior to 1899. This law exempts antique firearms from any form of gun control or special engineering because they are not legally considered firearms. No FFL, C&R or any license is required to possess, transport, sell or trade Antique guns. All rifles and muskets sold by IMA that were manufactured prior to 1899 are considered Antiques by the US BATF (United States Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms). Therefore, all of IMA's Antique guns may be shipped to all US States and most nations around the world.

These antique guns are not sold in "live" condition. They are sold as collector's items or as "wall hangers". Any attempt at restoring an antique gun to be operational is strongly discouraged and is done so at the risk of the customer. By purchasing an antique gun from IMA you thereby release IMA, its employees and corporate officers from any and all liability associated with use of our Antique guns.

Pre-1899 Manufacture, no licenses required, allowed to ship to almost any deliverable address across the globe. Please note that for international shipping, these MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services.