Handguns of Ottoman officers
Handguns of Ottoman officers
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Which were the most common handguns used by Turkish officers?
Was some standard weapon issued to them or did they bought their own guns?
Best Regards,
mait.
Which were the most common handguns used by Turkish officers?
Was some standard weapon issued to them or did they bought their own guns?
Best Regards,
mait.
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The handguns used by Turkish officers vere various. Browning.Parabellum, Mauser, Mannlicher, Steyr. They bought their own guns after graduating from military academy. Eg. My late father Maj. Gen. Ahmet Hulki Saral bought a Browning in 1924 which we still at home. In 1936 a Mauser was presented to him by Germans during his visit to the fabrics in Germany which we still have at home. I will attach photos later.
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http://www.diggerhistory2.info/graveyar ... eapons.htm
This pistol was taken from a Turkish officer. Browning Model 1903 semi automatic pistol. The top slide is engraved with the Turkish Sultan's crest and an Arabic number.
The Fabrique Nationale manufacturer details are on the left side with Brownings Patent. The grips are black plastic with the FN trade mark. It has a seven shot magazine and a rear grip safety catch.
It is contained in a British Pattern 1937 webbing holster that is marked inside the flap with an arrow within a C (Canadian manufacture) and in black ink Creishton. Barrel length: 89 (mm); Calibre: 9 (mm); Overall length: 207 (mm) AWM text & image
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Searching the web I found some references that Turkish government bought 1092 Mauser C96 Broomhandles in 1896 - 1897 for it's officers.
Before WW1 Turkish government bought 8000 Browning M1903 for it's armed forces.
One link that gives some data about this:
http://www.carbinesforcollectors.com/mi ... world.html
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mait.
Before WW1 Turkish government bought 8000 Browning M1903 for it's armed forces.
One link that gives some data about this:
http://www.carbinesforcollectors.com/mi ... world.html
Best Regards,
mait.