Looking for help identifying a very old pistol

[Josargu]

My dad bought this for me at an auction a while back and id like to find out where its from. My dad thinks its from the middle east, The mechanical side of it is flawless is cocks back with a very satisfying click and the trigger while a little floppy works pretty dang well. if anyone has any idea im happy to hear.

 

[Stumpkiller]

Welcome from Upstate NY.

Quite a massive "brace" for a pistol. Can you take one image of the whole thing in view? Length overall measurement would help as well. There are "wedding guns" from years back for celebrations . . . but also salute guns from European countries. The muzzle and barrel treatment (i.e. thimbles) would be helpful.

 

[kelljp]

Welcome from East TN

 

[64Springer]

Following.

 

[Josargu]

Welcome from Upstate NY.

Quite a massive "brace" for a pistol. Can you take one image of the whole thing in view? Length overall measurement would help as well. There are "wedding guns" from years back for celebrations . . . but also salute guns from European countries. The muzzle and barrel treatment (i.e. thimbles) would be helpful.

as i have no tape measure or ruler on hand id have to guess its about 18-20ish inches long and i have no idea how to determine the muzzle and barrel treatments but as soon as i find out ill get back to you

 

[Eutycus]

Howdy and Welcome from Texas!

 

[nit wit]

Welcome from Maine. This thread is for introductions only. Post your questions in Original antique firearms section for better results.
Nit Wit

 

[toot]

Welcome.

 

[dracer]

interesting and welcome to the forum

 

[Hatman/2nd line]

Welcome from PA!

 

[Relic shooter]

Welcome to the forum.
Your pistol appears to be Arabic.
It's actual age is questionable until examined closer by someone with experience as
many copies have been made to sell to tourists & many copies I've observed haven't had a touch hole drilled.
Judging by the poor frizzen to pan fit I suspect yours might be a copy made for tourists but still makes an attractive display.

 

[rickystl]

Welcome to the Forum

Relic Shooter is correct. This is a tourist item (still being made) from the Middle East. It was made to copy what was called a Blunderbuss Knee Pistol. The gun was never made to fire, and please do not try it. The barrel is likely a casting itself and not made of gun barrel stock. The original of this style of pistol was very popular in the Eastern markets and many genuine pistols were made at the many gun shops throughout the Balkan countries.

Rick

 

[BuffaloSoldier]

Welcome from. SE Missouri. That's an interesting piece you have there.

 

[Dobegrant]

Welcome from Arizona

 

[PathfinderNC]

Welcome. Its not a pistol. And it's a Tourist piece. Looks Middle-eastern.

 

[Splitear]

I have something similar, I've always assumed that it's a tourist piece from the middle east. By no means would I ever consider shooting it, just something fun to have on my bookshelf.

 

[x_count]

Welcome from the coast of North Carolina!

 

[SDSmlf]

My dad bought this for me at an auction a while back and id like to find out where its from. My dad thinks its from the middle east, The mechanical side of it is flawless is cocks back with a very satisfying click and the trigger while a little floppy works pretty dang well. if anyone has any idea im happy to hear.View attachment 261242
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Welcome to the forum from Western North Carolina.

You may want to include Khyber Pass guns in your research.

 

[Black_Feather]

Welcome