Summer 2026 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction
August 6th, 7th, 8th, & 9th, 2026
This auction will feature an outstanding collection of items spanning multiple categories including Modern, Military, Sporting, & Antique firearms & militaria! Below is just a small grouping of select highlights from the massive offering to be featured in this upcoming sale!
TURKISH OTTOMAN FLINTLOCK CARBINE, CIRCA 1800
01-26309 |Cal. 56. | NSN.
41” overall, 27” octagonal swamped Damascus barrel, integral raised triangular rear sight, gold arabesque inlays at breech and muzzle. Matching gold inset design on lock, cock, and barrel tang. Heavy gold plated European-style engraved brass trigger guard, buttplate, and side plate. Carved figural & checkered full stock, 4 pierced gold-plated barrel bands, original ramrod with chiseled spiral design. The rebated pointed lock has inset gold “LONDON” and Turkish maker mark. This elegant arm shows highest quality Turkish manufacture with European influence. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: collection notes stating made in Royal Workshops for a member of Ottoman Court, and history of being owned by wealthy Turkish family since 1920s. One page appraisal letter from Oliver S. Pinchot, 2006. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Dr. Curtis S. Morse.
STATUS: ANTIQUE
