shopping in Jerusalem

[Marcus]

I am preparing to go to Israel. I will be mostly in Jerusalem. I wonder if there are reputable dealers in antique weapons there that members of this forum would recommend I seek out.
Marcus

[ariel]

Artzi Yarom: Oriental Arms.

He is in Haifa, but it is only 1-5-2 h drive from Jerusalem.

[CharlesS]

I think his son Avner has a shop in either Jerusalem or Tel Aviv.

Look up Oriental Arms on the net and email them for info.

[Marcus]

I did try to contact Artzi. No reply.

[Marcus]

Artzi Yarom: Oriental Arms.

He is in Haifa, but it is only 1-5-2 h drive from Jerusalem.

Anyone know the street address?

[ariel]

Ain't no military secret:-)
Here it is, straight from their front page, open to everyone:
Postal address:
Oriental-Arms Ltd.
P.O.Box 55293 Denia A
Haifa 34980,
Israel


Telephone:
Artzi: +972-51-581101
Avner: +972-68-661377

[Marcus]

Ain't no military secret:-)
Here it is, straight from their front page, open to everyone:
Postal address:
Oriental-Arms Ltd.
P.O.Box 55293 Denia A
Haifa 34980,
Israel


Telephone:
Artzi: +972-51-581101
Avner: +972-68-661377

And How does one visit a post office box?

[VVV]

Avner is the one having a "real" shop, not Artzi who only has a virtual shop.
The shop is in Jaffa (next to Tel-Aviv).

Send him a mail.

Michael

[Oriental-Arms]

I just re sent you my rply fom April 29

Please contac me too 050 7581101

[Marcus]

Hope to speak to you soon.

[broadaxe]

Note: of course Jerusalem is a wonderful experience as a whole, but it is full of "antique tourist traps" with just a bunch of legit antiquities stores, working with license, premium prices.
It is WELL WORTH the trouble to travel one hour from Jerusalem to Tel-Aviv/Jaffa. Old Jaffa has been under extensive renovations (and still is), especially the antique harbor area, with 17th century buildings. There is a very large 'suk' style flea market, naturally with fakes but also some real bargains. Avner's shop is located in one of the best spots on a high hill in the middle of the old city (Kedumim square).
Appetizer:
http://images.photolight.co.il/photo/2008-03-08/176337.jpg
http://www.322.info/nachman/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/DSC02417_resize.jpg
http://images.photolight.co.il/photo/2008-05-21/216394.jpg
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cf/PikiWiki_Israel_14052_Old_Jaffa_ancient_Square.JPG/800px-PikiWiki_Israel_14052_Old_Jaffa_ancient_Square.JPG

[Marcus]

Artzi was so kind as to welcome us at his home. After excellent coffee and cheesecake he let me look through some of the items he had on hand. I choose the two pieces pictured. I have since ordered 4 more, a katar and three Jambiyas.