Ottoman Powder Flask

[rickystl]

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[Oliver Pinchot]

It's not Ottoman. These were made mostly in Afghanistan, and are in turn copies of examples made in northeast Iran.

[mariusgmioc]

I didn't see Oliver's posting and I was about to say the same (it is not that I recognized it, but a friend of mine who is more knowledgeable than me recognized it).


Marius

[BANDOOK]

Here is mine from Afganistan ,but the real one
OLIVER CAN COMMENT ,thanks

[rickystl]

Originally Posted by BANDOOK

Here is mine from Afganistan ,but the real one
OLIVER CAN COMMENT ,thanks

Hi Bandook.

I've seen this style also with the iron shut-off in the body of the flask versus the wood at the nozzle. Your's also appears to be in good condition.
It's nice to find these flasks that are not all beat up from field use. LOL

Rick

[BANDOOK]

TNX RICK ,MOST OF MY ETHNIC ARMS I HAVE IMPORTED FROM U.K ,NOW ITS REALLY DIFFICULY AND EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE,SHIPPING COSTS ME 2 TIMES THE COST OF THE GUN OR ITEM I BUY,SO WONT BE DOING THAT ANYMORE AS THINGS ARE GETTING MORE DIFFICULT
BEST REAGRDS
RAJESH

[kahnjar1]

Hi Rick,
Nice flask and yes I would also agree that it is Afghani. Here is a one I have with a different style of cutoff. The loop on the left hand side operates the cutoff. This one also identified as Afghani.
Stu

[rickystl]

Originally Posted by BANDOOK

TNX RICK ,MOST OF MY ETHNIC ARMS I HAVE IMPORTED FROM U.K ,NOW ITS REALLY DIFFICULY AND EXTREMELY EXPENSIVE,SHIPPING COSTS ME 2 TIMES THE COST OF THE GUN OR ITEM I BUY,SO WONT BE DOING THAT ANYMORE AS THINGS ARE GETTING MORE DIFFICULT
BEST REAGRDS
RAJESH

Hi Rajesh.

A few years ago I imported an antique muzzle loading long gun from the UK. I won't do it again. The mountain of paperwork, emails back and forth, special shippers - and the COST !! And I had to pick it up directly from U.S. Customs - and sign more paperwork. It's a minor nightmare even if you know the procedures. And, I understand that if the muzzle loader is a modern made REPLICA, it is treated the same as a modern cartridge firearm, requiring the assistance of a handful of specially licensed dealers here in the U.S. Unbelievable. I simply don't understand the UK's regulations with muzzle loading guns??? Doesn't make any common sense.

Rick

[rickystl]

Originally Posted by Oliver Pinchot

It's not Ottoman. These were made mostly in Afghanistan, and are in turn copies of examples made in northeast Iran.

Oliver: Thank you for the clarification. I have always been doubtful of the "Ottoman" connection to these flasks. Thanks again.

Rick