{"product_id":"ottoman-muskets-pistols-and-equipments-1993-turkish-book-military-ottoman-empire","title":"Ottoman Muskets, Pistols and Equipments 1993 Turkish Book Military Ottoman Empire","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"102\"\u003eTülin Çoruhlu – \u003cem data-start=\"16\" data-end=\"57\"\u003eOttoman Muskets, Pistols and Equipments\u003c\/em\u003e (Osmanlı Tüfek, Tabanca ve Teçhizatları) – T.C. Genelkurmay Başkanlığı Askerî Tarih ve Stratejik Etüt (ATASE) Başkanlığı Turkish Edition (1993)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"134\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"685\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis Turkish edition of \u003cem data-start=\"241\" data-end=\"282\"\u003eOttoman Muskets, Pistols and Equipments\u003c\/em\u003e (Osmanlı Tüfek, Tabanca ve Teçhizatları) by Tülin Çoruhlu was published by the Military History and Strategic Studies Directorate (ATASE) of the Turkish General Staff in 1993. Printed in Turkish, this volume examines the rich collection of firearms and military equipment preserved in the Istanbul Military Museum, presenting both the technical evolution and artistic craftsmanship of Ottoman weaponry.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"687\" data-end=\"1144\"\u003eThe book explores the development of Ottoman firearms, including matchlock, flintlock, and percussion muskets and pistols, explaining their mechanical systems, battlefield use, and technological advancements through different periods of Ottoman military history. It also highlights the exceptional decorative craftsmanship found on many surviving examples, featuring ivory inlays, mother-of-pearl decoration, niello work, and gold and silver embellishments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1614\"\u003eIn addition to firearms, the study covers a wide range of military accessories such as powder flasks, oil containers, cartridge boxes, ramrods, and cleaning tools, illustrating how these essential items supported the daily use and maintenance of Ottoman weapons. Richly illustrated with photographs from the Military Museum collection, the book serves as an important reference for historians, collectors, and enthusiasts of Ottoman arms and military material culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1654\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e• Author: Tülin Çoruhlu\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1656\" data-end=\"1715\"\u003e• Original Title: \u003cem data-start=\"1674\" data-end=\"1715\"\u003eOttoman Muskets, Pistols and Equipments\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1717\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003e• Turkish Title: \u003cem data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1774\"\u003eOsmanlı Tüfek, Tabanca ve Teçhizatları\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1776\" data-end=\"1866\"\u003e• Publisher: T.C. Genelkurmay Başkanlığı Askerî Tarih ve Stratejik Etüt (ATASE) Başkanlığı\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"1892\"\u003e• Publication Date: 1993\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1894\" data-end=\"1913\"\u003e• Language: Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1915\" data-end=\"1934\"\u003e• Format: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1936\" data-end=\"1976\"\u003e• Genre: Military History; Arms \u0026amp; Armour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1978\" data-end=\"2028\"\u003e• Subject: Ottoman firearms and military equipment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2030\" data-end=\"2087\"\u003e• Literary Content: Historical research; Museum catalogue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2089\" data-end=\"2201\"\u003e• Themes: Ottoman Empire; Firearms; Military technology; Military Museum; Decorative arts; Ottoman craftsmanship\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2203\" data-end=\"2313\"\u003e• Historical Focus: Ottoman muskets, pistols, and military equipment preserved in the Istanbul Military Museum\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2315\" data-end=\"2538\"\u003e• Educational Value: Scholarly study examining the technical development, artistic decoration, and military use of Ottoman firearms together with the accessories and equipment that supported their operation and maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2540\" data-end=\"2763\"\u003e• Collector Appeal: Official ATASE publication featuring the historic collection of the Istanbul Military Museum, making it an excellent reference for collectors of Ottoman militaria, antique firearms, and military history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49746263572618,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_f1e67fc0-d211-4eff-80af-ac4394203661.jpg?v=1784203933","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/ottoman-muskets-pistols-and-equipments-1993-turkish-book-military-ottoman-empire","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}