Bulgarian rifle boyliya

[corrado26]

It is impossible to comment without knowing what or which parts of the gun have been restored

[bobi13]

Originally Posted by corrado26

It is impossible to comment without knowing what or which parts of the gun have been restored

The barrel and the lock are original. All others parts are not original. I made them.

[Sajen]

Yes, some pictures before restoration would be very helpful!

[Tim Simmons]

A lot of time and work. Most impressive.

[Ian]

bobi13,

How did you come up with the date of 1231 Hijri (1816 Gregorian)?

Ian

[bobi13]

I made restoration the rifle 2019 year, but these rifles are did mading 18-19 century. Тherefore i em made this year.

[rickystl]

Hello bobi13. Welcome to the Forum.

That is a wonderful looking Boyliya. It's the one style I don't have in my collection.
If the only original pieces are the lock, barrel, and it appears the trigger, you have done an incredible job duplicating the wood stock profile and metal fittings. The barrel bands, other brass/pearl decoration look very well done, and in the traditional manner. And the lock looks like it cleaned up perfectly. Looks like all you need is a iron ramrod.

A question: Where did you locate the small, round, brass starburst inserts ? I have been trying to locate those for years.

As mentioned above, if you have any photos of the gun before restoration, please post them. As well, some additional details of the restoration.

Again, congratulations on a wonderful restoration.

Rick

[Sajen]

Wow, congrats, you can be proud of your work!

But sorry, I wouldn't call it restoration, it's a new one with partly antique pieces.

Regards,
Detlef

[TVV]

Originally Posted by rickystl

A question: Where did you locate the small, round, brass starburst inserts ? I have been trying to locate those for years.

There are people in Bulgaria (and elsewhere I am sure), who make tubes of horn and brass rods inside and then cut them into small rounds, which are then ready to be inserted. Perhaps if you contact bobi13 privately, he might be able to help you source some.

Teodor

[Edster]

They may be called knife handle Mosaic Pins or nails on your search engine. Lots of different designs available.

[bobi13]

Originally Posted by rickystl

Hello bobi13. Welcome to the Forum.

That is a wonderful looking Boyliya. It's the one style I don't have in my collection.
If the only original pieces are the lock, barrel, and it appears the trigger, you have done an incredible job duplicating the wood stock profile and metal fittings. The barrel bands, other brass/pearl decoration look very well done, and in the traditional manner. And the lock looks like it cleaned up perfectly. Looks like all you need is a iron ramrod.

A question: Where did you locate the small, round, brass starburst inserts ? I have been trying to locate those for years.

As mentioned above, if you have any photos of the gun before restoration, please post them. As well, some additional details of the restoration.

Again, congratulations on a wonderful restoration.

Rick

I have only these pictures from restoration. Small round, brass starburst inserts we say in Bulgarian "rozetki" (розетки), I made them it.