Antique Muskets and Pistols - Value?

the two long guns are commonly known as fowlers and on the local market would be in the $200 to $300 range. The two handguns are of a pattern common before 1800 but they also don't appear to be in very good condition and one appears to be missing its hammer (or #### in flintlock terms). Their value would hinge considerably on their country of origin and / or use. If of middle eastern origin, then probably in the $2 - $300 range. I have 2 Turkish pistols of similar appearance, that I bought in gunshows for $150 and $300 respectively. If the pistols are associated with northern Europe, I would put their price several hundred dollars higher. To know that you need to look for maker's names and proof marks

Almost forgot; the powder horn if old, would probably run around $100

cheers mooncoon
 
the pistols look a bit like the pistols that were available in the out door markets on the turkish side of Nicosia, Cyprus back when i was there in `91. made to look old. better pics would tell the story. the butt cap on the first one looks odd to me, along with the ram rod pipes looking like they have sunk into the stock. the #### (hammer) looks out of place on it as well, but thats my opinion
 
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