Need help Identifying this Blunderbuss and authenticity. Thanks

I believe this is an Ottoman Blunderbuss but could use some input. Thank you

Modern gun made for the tourist trade.

cobra1504 said:

I believe this is an Ottoman Blunderbuss but could use some input. Thank you

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Appears to be Middle Eastern tourist trade gun. You may want to research Khyber Pass guns.

And welcome to the forum from Western North Carolina.

I concur with the others on this. Crude decorations and finishing.

Looks like a trade gun but I’d still love to have it

Hold on that could be the real thing. You need to carefully take it apart and post some pictures. Sometimes the line between a tourist gun and a real actual gun used in the Middle East is blurred!

Sam squanch said:

Hold on that could be the real thing. You need to carefully take it apart and post some pictures. Sometimes the line between a tourist gun and a real actual gun used in the Middle East is blurred!

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I'll do that. Thanks that's somewhat encouraging.

My guess is a tourist gun not meant to be fired. If it doesn't spark worth s**t, it's a tourist gun.

Make sure it’s not loaded.

Poguetx said:

My guess is a tourist gun not meant to be fired. If it doesn't spark worth s**t, it's a tourist gun.

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It does spark. Video attached. Thanks

cobra1504 said:

I'll do that. Thanks that's somewhat encouraging.

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Here are some pics. Thanks And it does spark. Video also attached.

I think it’s the real deal. But it may not be as old as you think, flintlocks were used into the 1900’s in some parts of the Middle East. Nice gun!

Sam squanch said:

I think it’s the real deal. But it may not be as old as you think, flintlocks were used into the 1900’s in some parts of the Middle East. Nice gun!

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Thanks for the response. Any idea what the value would be? Thanks again

It sparks and the barrel looks solid, probably real. These were very popular in the Ottoman Empire, usually in the Arabic regions (Middle East) Though there are a number of newer made guns not meant for firing made in North Africa, it has nothing to do with the Khyber Pass. The earliest example of an original I've seen was dated 1725


Here are some period photos showing originals
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Very interesting. Thanks

Sam squanch said:

Hold on that could be the real thing. You need to carefully take it apart and post some pictures. Sometimes the line between a tourist gun and a real actual gun used in the Middle East is blurred!

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When sorting an official Middle Eastern firearm from a tourist gift, caution is essential. To minimize the possibility of confusion or legal difficulties, a thorough inspection and images are necessary.