{"product_id":"original-ottoman-empire-flintlock-blunderbuss-pistol-with-silver-inlaid-barrel-circa-1800","title":"Original Ottoman Empire Flintlock Blunderbuss Pistol with Silver Inlaid Barrel - circa 1800","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTypical 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuite a handsome example of this very typical Ottoman style Flintlock Blunderbuss, fully cleaned and ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: Circa 1800\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: Blunderbuss\u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: Lead Shot \u0026amp; Powder\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 17 3\/4 inches\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 9 inches\u003cbr\u003eAction: Flintlock Side Action\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: Muzzle-Loaded\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31053735854149,"sku":"ONSV4100","price":895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV4100__01.jpg?v=1595979402","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-ottoman-empire-flintlock-blunderbuss-pistol-with-silver-inlaid-barrel-circa-1800","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}