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Originally Posted by lechat
I had one in the past, belgium proofed, in 44 rim fire too.
I was coming back from Syria in the 70's.
Certainly a private purchase for dignitary in the Otoman Empire (engraved and with horn grips)
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There are numerous examples known from the Middle East. Zhuk's Pistol and Revolver book shows an engraved example in 44 Henry rimfire with Turkish writing on the barrel rib.
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Fig. 17-1 from Pistols and Revolvers by Zhuk.
Another interesting example:
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Pretty and slightly different configuration mechanically.
Joe