Antique Ottoman Balkan Tufek Flintlock Long Rifle

Few antique firearms command a room like a Balkan or Ottoman long gun, and this example — repatriated from Greece and of Ottoman or broader southeastern European Balkan origin — is one of the most visually striking pieces to pass through Summit Gun Auctions in recent memory. At 71 inches overall with a 58.5-inch barrel, that extraordinary length was a deliberate cultural choice. Ottoman and Balkan warriors and hunters prized the extra-long tüfek for its accuracy at range and its unmistakable visual prestige. These were personal weapons that reflected the status, regional identity, and craftsmanship traditions of their makers and owners, circulating throughout Greece, Albania, Macedonia, and the broader Ottoman-controlled Balkans during the 18th and 19th centuries. The gun is full-stocked i...