Pour le marché ottoman, XIXème siècle
Small marine blunderbuss.
Polished round-bodied flintlock with Arabic calligraphy mark [TNAA?], swan-necked hammer in polished iron.
Iron barrel with two small side panels, then round and flared towards the muzzle. Cal. 37 mm.
Long walnut shaft with partially squared stock in a teardrop cartouche.
Brass trim, including buttplate.
Iron ramrod with nail head.
Barrel length: 29 cm; overall length: 51 cm.
One retaining pin missing.
Wear, scratches and knocks from use; a few chips, crack in barrel nose; lifting of ramrod holder, one pin missing; oxidation, especially on the barrel.
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Lot no. 265

Pour le marché ottoman, XIXème siècle Small marine blunderbuss. Polished round-bodied flintlock with Arabic calligraphy mark [TNAA?], swan-necked hammer in polished iron. Iron barrel with two small side panels, then round and flared towards the muzzle. Cal. 37 mm. Long walnut shaft with partially squared stock in a teardrop cartouche. Brass trim, including buttplate. Iron ramrod with nail head. Barrel length: 29 cm; overall length: 51 cm. One retaining pin missing. Wear, scratches and knocks from use; a few chips, crack in barrel nose; lifting of ramrod holder, one pin missing; oxidation, especially on the barrel.

Estimate
€300 - €500
Result
€350
Buyer's premium
25%
Pour le marché ottoman, XIXème siècle Small marine blunderbuss. Polished round-bodied flintlock with Arabic calligraphy mark [TNAA?], swan-necked hammer in polished iron. Iron barrel with two small side panels, then round and flared towards the muzzle. Cal. 37 mm. Long walnut shaft with partially squared stock in a teardrop cartouche. Brass trim, including buttplate. Iron ramrod with nail head. Barrel length: 29 cm; overall length: 51 cm. One retaining pin missing. Wear, scratches and knocks from use; a few chips, crack in barrel nose; lifting of ramrod holder, one pin missing; oxidation, especially on the barrel.