Flintlock Pistols

Until the 17th century, Caucasian rifles were equipped with matchlocks. From the 18th century onwards, matchlock weapons were gradually replaced by more advanced flintlock models. The structural and ornamental similarities between early Caucasian flintlock rifles and contemporary Turkish examples suggest that flintlock rifles were initially imported to the Caucasus from Turkey.

Caucasian Weapons of the 16th-20th Centuries

Caucasian Weapons of the 16th-20th Centuries

The saber is a type of long-bladed weapon, and its name has Circassian origins, meaning "long knife

Sabers

Caucasian flintlock pistols have distinctive features that significantly differentiate them from European firearms

Flintlock Pistols

The saber is a slashing and thrusting weapon consisting of a blade, hilt, and scabbard. Several types of sabers are common in the Caucasus

Sabers

Powder horns were used to store gunpowder. These containers were shaped like a curved horn and were typically made of wood

Powder Horns

Caucasian flintlock rifles featured long, typically rifled barrels that could be round or faceted

Flintlock Rifles

A whip is a type of striking tool, with its main component being a long braided strap made of rawhide leather

Whip

Catalog

Household items of the Caucasus have become historical relics. These include dishes, musical instruments, tools, jewelry, and elements of women's clothing

Household Items

Caucasian weapons are a unique monument of material culture and a tangible embodiment of the history of the Caucasus

Caucasian Weapons of the 16th-20th Centuries

The military equipment of the Caucasus consists of numerous elements, including naturski (leather belts), gaziri (swords), and nagaykas (whips), which are used by servicemen to perform combat tasks

Military equipment items

The peoples of the Caucasus have long been distinguished by their unique national costumes, which were not only elements of clothing...

Clothing