Original Ottoman Flintlock Holster Pistol with Intact Ramrod - circa 1800
-
Original Item: Only One Available. This was an unusual find in that it is virtually the only OTTOMAN Flintlock Holster Pistol we have had that actually has an operational ramrod. Usually the ramrod is no more than a simulation cut into the fore stock for visual purposes only. Apparently the Turks kept ramrods on neck straps so they could not be lost while on horse back.
In all other respects this is a good example of the very early 1800's period of Flintlock holster pistol used throughout the OTTOMAN EMPIRE. All brass mounts, the wood full stock carved in decorative form, both lock and iron barrel are either etched, engraved or carved for added flamboyance.
Measuring 20" overall length, with a barrel just under 13", this is just the type of Flintlock Pistol used by the Barbary Pirates that the United States Navy fought in the early 1800's.
Fully cleaned, works on half cock but full cock needs adjustment, complete with flint, ready to display.
NOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these.
- This product is not available for shipping in US state(s): New Jersey
This product is available for international shipping.
- Not eligible for payment with Paypal or Amazon
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.
We Buy Military Antiques
Our team expert buyers travels the world to pay fair prices for entire estate collections to singular items.
START SELLING TODAY
