{"product_id":"ottoman-long-barrelled-flintlock-pistol","title":"Ottoman Long Barrelled Flintlock Pistol","description":"\u003ch3\u003e19th Century Full Stocked Ottoman Flintlock Pistol With Silver Muzzle Band\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA large piece with a full stock that lacks any of the usual carved or inlaid decoration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt has a large barrel band that wraps around the muzzle and the remainder of the steelwork is either engraved to some extent or shaped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 13.5\" octagonal to round barrel is devoid of any decoration with the exception of a couple of very worn ovals that may have been makers cartouches at some time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe silver (white metal) barrel band is highly embossed and is wire wrapped at the muzzle. It is thin and has a couple of areas that are damaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe long plain wooden ramrod is removable (unusual on an Ottoman pistol as tribesmen would normally carry ramrods slung around their necks).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lock has some simple floral designs engraved into it.  The mainspring is strong and the action is good in half and full position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe trigger guard sideplate and buttcap are shaped and have some nice styling to them, but the corrosion and wear is very evident.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApart from a few knocks and bumps the plain stock is in pretty good shape, except for a repaired split that runs right through the grip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA large no nonsense flintlock pistol from the Middle East.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarrel length 35cm,  Overall length 50cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis antique pistol is considered obsolete and non functioning, and is sold as a collectable ornamental item. This product is available for purchase in the UK without a license\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flintlock \u0026 Black Powder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52493293486408,"sku":"366","price":325.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/6962\/2088\/files\/366.1.jpg?v=1771339636","url":"https:\/\/flintlockblackpowder.co.uk\/products\/ottoman-long-barrelled-flintlock-pistol","provider":"Flintlock \u0026 Black Powder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}