Markings on Ottoman Sabre

[A.alnakkas]

Originally Posted by Jon MB

Thank you for the comments so far.

I also feel I have seen this exact lettering before somewhere on the forum.

This piece came with a scabbard with Ottoman-type, black vellum set over a leather base, the vellum joined on the inner side of the scabbard by tightly bound copper wiring.

Mounts are often very important to pinpointing a weapon's origin. Please do share the scabbard!

btw whats the blade quality like? I own a blade with such a tughra, its not that flexible.

[Norman McCormick]

Hi,
Similar markings on a Balkan pistol of mine, possibly French manufacture for the Balkan market with locally applied marks probably done by an illiterate craftsman.
Regards,
Norman.

[serdar]

Originally Posted by Norman McCormick

Hi,
Similar markings on a Balkan pistol of mine, possibly French manufacture for the Balkan market with locally applied marks probably done by an illiterate craftsman.
Regards,
Norman.

Hello, that pistol or kubura is not made in france but in Peć city in kosovo, it is balkan pistol called Pećanka, il post you silver mounted version, it is comon and widespread on balkan in 19 century, “marks” or “text” is a giberish, without meaning, decoration or atempt of increasing value.

[Norman McCormick]

Originally Posted by serdar

Hello, that pistol or kubura is not made in france but in Peć city in kosovo, it is balkan pistol called Pećanka, il post you silver mounted version, it is comon and widespread on balkan in 19 century, “marks” or “text” is a giberish, without meaning, decoration or atempt of increasing value.

Hi,
Many thanks for the clarification, much appreciated.
My Regards,
Norman.

[Jon MB]

Originally Posted by A.alnakkas

Mounts are often very important to pinpointing a weapon's origin. Please do share the scabbard!

btw whats the blade quality like? I own a blade with such a tughra, its not that flexible.

Thank you for the input, I will add pictures when home. The blade is reasonably thin but sturdy. I have not tested the 'flex'. The balance is very good, the pivot point being exactly at the start of the fuller. Overall fairly similar to a British 1796 LC blade.

[Jon MB]

Pics with scabbard.