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Came across this in an antique arms shop in Bulgaria. Guy says it’s French, and I do seem to remember seeing some French shotguns with this style stock but not this type of decoration. Any ideas?
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Belgian proof
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Unknown (to me) marking
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I think the Belgians made a lot of blunderbusses for the eastern markets. Or just the barrels?
 
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Commodore Swab said:
Any particular reason?
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Hi Swab

The lock, with it's serrated frizzen and rounded lock plate reminds me of the Spanish flintlocks from the 1750-1790 period. Except, that flat hammer (somewhat crudely made) does not fit with the rest of the lock. Possibly a period or latter addition.
Funny. The butt stock shaping, less the stock decoration, looks similar to a few Ottoman knee pistols I've seen.

Rick
 

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