Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
Today, 11:42 AM
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Probably Persian barrel of the Matchlock
Comparison of the channel inlaid silver decoration with other decorated metal objects has led to the conclusion that the decoration of the barrel is almost certainly from the early 17 th century. The...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th September 2011, 12:31 PM
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2 khanjars
Hi,
The overall design of both khanjars is Omani.
However the top khanjar has been modified repaired on the top and in the detailed filligree work. So overall a repaired modified Omani khanjar....
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th March 2008, 09:54 PM
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silver firestriker
The silver firestriker is a strange object. You can't strike fire with it (silver). However it was bought long before the tourist era in the interior. It also has significant wear and tear and is...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th March 2008, 09:43 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th March 2008, 09:41 PM
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Smuggle by Omani's to the fighters
The best source on the Omani gunrunning I believe is the book "gun running and the norht-west frontier"John Murray london 1911 page 40-52 and page 122 (look for muscat).
When I was in Oman there...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th March 2008, 02:50 PM
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Matchlocks
Jim,
Thanks for your info!
In the book firearms of the world page 86 also by Elgood there is more information: "The omani barrels often came from India and persia". On page 86 there is also...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th March 2008, 11:30 AM
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Powder boxes from Oman
Hi I have have listed some powderboxes, firestriekers etc. I bought in Oman. I believe they are quite old. I am particularly interested in any comments on the letter belt with the several wooden...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th March 2008, 11:20 AM
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2 matchlocks from Oman
I bought both guns in Oman I think they call them father of the match (abu fatillah). Any idea how old they are and if these are rare? Where they come from? They are inlaid, but I could not get the...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th March 2008, 11:06 AM
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Baluchi shield
I purchased this Baluchi shield in Oman. It was totally covered in mud when I bought it.
Does anyonbe have an idea how old it is and if these shields are rare?
Hielke
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th March 2008, 06:32 PM
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Thanks
Thanks for the feedback.
A nice story about this dagger: Before I could react the arab seller demonstrated (to my horror) the quality of the steel of the blade by cutting through a brass cartridge...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
5th March 2008, 07:04 AM
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This type of dagger inarms armour arabia
Someone told me there is a photo of this type of dager in The arms and armour of arabia by Elgood. I don't have the book so I do not know what it says. There maybe other references with info I guess?...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
3rd March 2008, 07:22 PM
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etching
THANKS! I will try tomorrow.
Hielke
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
3rd March 2008, 05:55 PM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
3rd March 2008, 04:41 PM
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Shamsir
This shamshir has arabic writing and some gold inlay on the pommel. Its size seems quite small to me I guess it is only 83cm from top to bottom: is this unusual? :confused:
The handle is made...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd March 2008, 08:47 PM
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photo
I have mailed a photo to your E-mailaddress.
Hielke
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd March 2008, 05:43 PM
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Sword
Thank you very much for that info, that is really great! :) :)
Can anyone tell me something about the mark on the blade to make the picture complete?
Hielke
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd March 2008, 05:38 PM
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A silver dagger from Persia?
I bought this silver dagger in a Souq in Oman when I was living there. I was told by the seller that it belonged to a Baluchi family that took the dagger with them when they migrated during the...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd March 2008, 05:16 PM
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Photos
I just added the photos.
Hielke :) :)
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd March 2008, 05:02 PM
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What sword is this?
I bought this sword with scabbard in a souq in the Sultanate of Oman when I was living there.
Can anyone tell me something about the sword, the scabbard and the blade. There is a vague mark in the...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd March 2008, 08:30 AM
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Rhino Hilt
Battara: if I have your e-mailaddress I can mail you one or two high resolution pictures or maybe there is another way to pass high resolution pictures.
Hielke
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd March 2008, 08:13 AM
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Patina of the rhino
The patina of the rhino indicates it is several hundred years old.
Maybe later fitted?
Regards,
Hielke
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th February 2008, 02:37 PM
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Persian? dagger with rhino hilt
[FONT=Times New Roman]I have a dagger with a rhino hilt and a curved knife. The hilt is in the shape of a Lion's head (?) inlaid with ivory. The dagger has a steel guard embossed with silver inlay...
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