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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th February 2009, 07:09 AM
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Views: 14,832
Posted By ward
This one is Ottoman provinces, probably Arabia...

This one is Ottoman provinces, probably Arabia looking at the scabbard. The guard and upper mount were replaced sometime in working life.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th February 2009, 07:07 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 23,901
Posted By ward
This is a Hyderabad Arab sword with a European...

This is a Hyderabad Arab sword with a European blade, mounted in probably an Eastern European scabbard. Lot of trade between Asia, Caucasus, Russia etc.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd February 2009, 08:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,416
Posted By ward
late 20th century tourist

late 20th century tourist
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st February 2009, 02:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,409
Posted By ward
Sorry Lee I did not wish to cause any problems. I...

Sorry Lee I did not wish to cause any problems. I was just responding to questions
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st January 2009, 06:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,409
Posted By ward
We have an even better selection this year, Mark....

We have an even better selection this year, Mark.
Look forward to seeing everyone there.
Forum: Swap Forum 27th January 2009, 07:23 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,097
Posted By ward
I'll buy Daskalov. Paypal or...?

I'll buy Daskalov. Paypal or...?
Forum: Swap Forum 25th January 2009, 04:43 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,241
Posted By ward
We are highlighting a fine Rajasthan jeweled...

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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd January 2009, 04:17 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,766
Posted By ward
Really odd they did the inscription along the...

Really odd they did the inscription along the cutting edge. Kind of counterintuitive
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd January 2009, 04:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 15,289
Posted By ward
I think Jeff is right. This blade looks like...

I think Jeff is right. This blade looks like Persian wootz to me, whether it was forged there or in Yemen is the question. Persian smiths worked everywhere in the Mddle East too, dont forget
Forum: European Armoury 11th January 2009, 11:10 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 17,621
Posted By ward
Yes. They are supposed to be from Albania but...

Yes. They are supposed to be from Albania but probably came more from the general area. i've seen some with Greek names on them too.
Forum: European Armoury 11th January 2009, 09:44 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 17,621
Posted By ward
The figure on the upper cock jaw and the big one...

The figure on the upper cock jaw and the big one on the barrel look to be wearing helmets too, with a lot of feathers? At first glance they look Indian but I've seen a couple of these pistols and a...
Forum: European Armoury 11th January 2009, 05:05 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 17,621
Posted By ward
I think its pretty clear the one on the breech is...

I think its pretty clear the one on the breech is wearing a helmet.
One on the frizzen, its harder to tell. But a third eye?
Dont see it sorry
Forum: European Armoury 11th January 2009, 02:03 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 17,621
Posted By ward
The bearded face on the breech and the frizzen...

The bearded face on the breech and the frizzen are what I was looking for,
definitely Balkans. They carved that same face on dagger handles and other things, looks almost like a Viking motif. Who...
Forum: European Armoury 10th January 2009, 06:29 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 17,621
Posted By ward
Have seen Balkan guns like this with similar...

Have seen Balkan guns like this with similar chiseled human figures on the barrel. Can you post closeups? Costumes they are wearing should tell more about origin but it looks from your pics like...
Forum: Swap Forum 10th January 2009, 05:35 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,241
Posted By ward
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th January 2009, 02:55 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,812
Posted By ward
Ariel is right, bigger grips = Central Asia....

Ariel is right, bigger grips = Central Asia. Those guys were and are physically larger than most and larger grips give a better grip for a downward thrust.
Forum: European Armoury 5th January 2009, 04:43 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 85,337
Posted By ward
Happy new year Little different direction in...

Happy new year

Little different direction in this article
http://www.physorg.com/news150373962.html
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th December 2008, 01:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 10,105
Posted By ward
I agree its Ottoman remember Syria was part of...

I agree its Ottoman remember Syria was part of the Ottoman Empire.
Grip looks like horn to me?
Nice piece congrats Dom happy new year everybody
Forum: European Armoury 10th December 2008, 03:20 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 21,584
Posted By ward
Not my area but waht is the weight on this rapier...

Not my area but waht is the weight on this rapier like?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th December 2008, 10:29 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 7,794
Posted By ward
Alex mine had the cartouches closer to the...

Alex mine had the cartouches closer to the ferrule than yours and the lower one was a lion. Also the blade had a pretty strong fuller along the spine.
I think you have to take these on a case by...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st December 2008, 01:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,674
Posted By ward
acid does not effect gold only silver or...

acid does not effect gold only silver or brass.nail polish or wax acts as a resist. You only want to etch the panel on the blade anyway
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th November 2008, 07:56 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 10,974
Posted By ward
Looks brand new to me just left out in the...

Looks brand new to me just left out in the weather and rusted up.
Koftagari on handle is not old type and blade with pronounced pattern like that very suspect also tears of the wounded unusual on...
Forum: Swap Forum 20th November 2008, 11:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,467
Posted By ward
ok thx

ok thx
Forum: Swap Forum 20th November 2008, 09:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,467
Posted By ward
Price?

Price?
Forum: European Armoury 6th November 2008, 05:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,711
Posted By ward
19th century could be earilier but I do not think...

19th century could be earilier but I do not think so. These were not made for tourist trade.
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