Ottoman Guns

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From another Bulgarian craftsman is this traditional style loading rod (ramrod) for pistols. Most of the Ottoman Empire style pistols were made without a ramrod provision under the stock. Or fitted with with a short piece of rod as a styling exercise often called a false ramrod.
The locals preferred to load their pistols with a separate metal rod suspended with a cord or leather throng around the neck.
Amazing there is still someone in Bulgaria that makes replicas of these rods. Of course, I had to have one, thanks to Cyten. LOL It will easily accommodate up to a 12" barrel. Made from a solid piece of brass rod. Very happy with the workmanship.

Rick

 

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Happy to have helped! They look great together! Now you need to dress the part and hit the range

 

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Thanks again Cyten.

While the holsters have nice, wide belt loops on the back, most of these holsters seemed to have been carried using a shoulder strap. My original double-pistol holster has no belt loop. Just the shoulder strap. The only original single holster I've examined had both.
Anyway, if I decide to add shoulder straps, it would be an easy addition. Come to think of it, I have a couple of 1" period Turkish buckles I can use. Assuming I can find them. LOL

Rick

 

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