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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th May 2024, 06:29 PM
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Views: 16,882
Posted By rickystl
Hello. You might want to contact Philip Tom. He...

Hello. You might want to contact Philip Tom. He is a Forum member and located here in the states. He did an outstanding job on a scabbard restoration for me. I'm not sure if he has worked with...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th May 2024, 06:19 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 18,008
Posted By rickystl
Hi Yvain I have 2-3 of these little...

Hi Yvain

I have 2-3 of these little containers myself. The committee is still out on what these brass containers were actually used for. Today, collectors refer to them as grease containers for...
Forum: Swap Forum 2nd February 2024, 06:48 PM
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Views: 2,338
Posted By rickystl
WANTED: Japanese Matchlock - Lock/Parts

Looking for complete lock and/or lock parts. Thanks.

Rick
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th November 2023, 08:31 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 156,264
Posted By rickystl
Hi Galvano It appears you indeed have a very...

Hi Galvano

It appears you indeed have a very nice example of one of the few "Ottoman" matchlocks. Congratulations. Would be well worth cleaning the loose, red rust from the iron parts. You can...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd June 2023, 07:48 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,132
Posted By rickystl
Yes, likely the pistol was made for the tourist...

Yes, likely the pistol was made for the tourist market. This one looks like it was made around the 1960's or earlier. More and better quality work went in to making these tourist items then the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th April 2023, 05:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,785
Posted By rickystl
Hi David I have always thought these tiny...

Hi David

I have always thought these tiny flasks were a real curiosity. They seem too small even for a priming flask. Although they are functional and will hold about a half-dozen or so pan...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th January 2023, 07:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,815
Posted By rickystl
Agree with Corrado. It's one of the better made...

Agree with Corrado. It's one of the better made tourist items from the 1960's or earlier,which sometimes used a combination of original surplus and new parts. The lock is an original snaphaunce...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th January 2023, 10:59 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,302
Posted By rickystl
Hi Cyten Agree with Corrado. Appears to be...

Hi Cyten

Agree with Corrado. Appears to be a Dzeferder with a Ottoman/Turkish lock. And possibly a Turkish barrel.

The more decorated example posted by Corrado has one of the more common...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th November 2022, 08:35 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 14,153
Posted By rickystl
Thank you Cyten. So noted. Rick

Thank you Cyten. So noted.

Rick
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th October 2022, 07:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 11,503
Posted By rickystl
Congratulations !!! That has to be at least one...

Congratulations !!! That has to be at least one of, if not the best looking example I've seen. And a great job of cleaning. It just looks wonderful. It looks so complete and unmolested.
The...
Forum: European Armoury 28th August 2022, 07:05 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 23,580
Posted By rickystl
Interesting Thread to say the least. Thanks Jim...

Interesting Thread to say the least. Thanks Jim for starting.

Rick: That MAS revolver looks to be in great condition. Glad you found a source for ammo. Fun stuff.

We must be close to the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th August 2022, 05:57 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,081
Posted By rickystl
Depending on what's in that bore, the hot water...

Depending on what's in that bore, the hot water can make things worse. It just makes everything wet, without making it loose. Same with oil. If there is paper or cloth at the top, a small, bronze...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th August 2022, 06:03 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,081
Posted By rickystl
Hi Drabant It's good you check the barrels...

Hi Drabant

It's good you check the barrels on these old muskets. Once in a great while one turns up to still have a load in the barrel.
You want to locate a metal or wood rod about 6 inches...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th August 2022, 05:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,081
Posted By rickystl
Hi Drabant I'll send you a PM.

Hi Drabant

I'll send you a PM.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st August 2022, 08:02 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 25,570
Posted By rickystl
Hi Fernando Yes, the chain came with the...

Hi Fernando

Yes, the chain came with the measure. (Wish I could find a source for chain like this).
The modern day versions of these measures are marked 20, 30, 40, etc. up to 120. With...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st August 2022, 05:01 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 25,570
Posted By rickystl
Nice powder measures everyone. I've always...

Nice powder measures everyone. I've always "loosely" called these adjustable measures Ottoman, based on what I have read. Though a difference in decoration, note that most of this style of measure...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st August 2022, 04:24 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,688
Posted By rickystl
Beautiful workmanship on those two flasks. As...

Beautiful workmanship on those two flasks. As well, that beehive flask being in great condition. Nice pieces all.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 4th July 2022, 10:29 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,541
Posted By rickystl
Beautiful belt. And appears complete. Rick

Beautiful belt. And appears complete.

Rick
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 4th July 2022, 10:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 5,068
Posted By rickystl
I think you did a great job on the cleaning. You...

I think you did a great job on the cleaning. You never know what you might find under that dirt and surface patina.

I own a long musket barrel that I bought very cheap. There was no real...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 2nd July 2022, 07:56 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 6,158
Posted By rickystl
Great looking buckles (and bracelet) guys. I've...

Great looking buckles (and bracelet) guys. I've always found these buckles interesting. Here is one of mine. I believe it's Caucasian. It's in good, serviceable condition, but does show regular...
Forum: European Armoury 2nd July 2022, 07:23 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,759
Posted By rickystl
Hi Corado I tend to agree with the other two...

Hi Corado

I tend to agree with the other two responses. A big give-away that it was made for decoration only is that there are no side lock screws. Just two flat-head wood screws mounting the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th April 2022, 10:47 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 19,195
Posted By rickystl
Sorry I can't help with the description. That is...

Sorry I can't help with the description. That is a very neat looking blade. I'm more of a gun guy, but I would have bought it too. Looks like a daily use type knife.

Rick
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th January 2022, 06:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 19,486
Posted By rickystl
Good example Rick. Note the style of...

Good example Rick. Note the style of chisiling/engraving on both the barrel and lock are fairly consistant, and likely done by the same artist.
While we know their were many gun shops throughout...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th January 2022, 07:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 19,486
Posted By rickystl
Thanks Corodo. Most intreresting. Rick

Thanks Corodo. Most intreresting.

Rick
Forum: European Armoury 13th January 2022, 06:02 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 17,812
Posted By rickystl
I second that !! Incredibally beautiful pistols....

I second that !! Incredibally beautiful pistols. The Greeks did seem fond of adding facial masks to their metal work.

Rick
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