Balkan Flintlock Pistol

Kubur · 6th March 2021, 07:14 PM

Hi Rick,

Another gun!!

Yes, according to Oliver, they are Montenegrin pistols.

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ht=montenegrin

Take care
Kubur

David R · 7th March 2021, 01:01 AM

I like it, thanks for posting!

Oliver Pinchot · 7th March 2021, 05:24 AM

The form of the butt was intended to give the impression that the owner was packing a M 1870 Gasser pistol (which I believe fired the largest black powder shell of its time.) Since only the butt showed above the holster or silahluk, it probably worked. The most interesting thing about these Gasseresque flintlocks is that they were used well into the 20th century.

David R · 7th March 2021, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Oliver Pinchot

The form of the butt was intended to give the impression that the owner was packing a M 1870 Gasser pistol (which I believe fired the largest black powder shell of its time.) Since only the butt showed above the holster or silahluk, it probably worked. The most interesting thing about these Gasseresque flintlocks is that they were used well into the 20th century.

Very much reminds me of the Philippine knife/dagger with a hilt made to look like a pistol grip. Intimidation or mere fashion?
As for late period use, I one time bought a couple of percussion pistols from Colonel Corry that were 1960-70's Iranian police confiscations from Kurdish tribesmen, still loaded!

rickystl · 8th March 2021, 07:14 PM

Thanks for the replies. Much appreciated. Interesting the prolonged use of this grip style. The so called Gasser revolvers are quite popular with some collectors. Especially if you can locate one in good condition.

Judging by it's condition and alterations, the flintlock posted here looks like it was still in use during the early 20th Century. LOL

Rick

7th March 2021, 05:24 AM	#3
Oliver Pinchot Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 470	The form of the butt was intended to give the impression that the owner was packing a M 1870 Gasser pistol (which I believe fired the largest black powder shell of its time.) Since only the butt showed above the holster or silahluk, it probably worked. The most interesting thing about these Gasseresque flintlocks is that they were used well into the 20th century. Attached Images

6th March 2021, 07:14 PM	#1
Kubur Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 2,145	Hi Rick, Another gun!! Yes, according to Oliver, they are Montenegrin pistols. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ht=montenegrin Take care Kubur

7th March 2021, 01:01 AM	#2
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,135	I like it, thanks for posting!

8th March 2021, 07:14 PM	#5
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,633	Thanks for the replies. Much appreciated. Interesting the prolonged use of this grip style. The so called Gasser revolvers are quite popular with some collectors. Especially if you can locate one in good condition. Judging by it's condition and alterations, the flintlock posted here looks like it was still in use during the early 20th Century. LOL Rick