Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th February 2011, 05:37 PM
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Thank you both Carlos & Kronckew for your...
Thank you both Carlos & Kronckew for your assistance. Chainpuri churi it is then... :)
In retrospect, the geometric arrangement of aluminum pins did ring familiar, and now I know where I had seen...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th February 2011, 02:47 AM
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Forum: European Armoury
17th February 2011, 01:09 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 19,995
Hi Jim,
There is a copy of that painting...
Hi Jim,
There is a copy of that painting in a local shop in town. Definitely carries the feel of the period, IMO, and would be right at home in any collection of antique arms and armor... :)
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th February 2011, 12:53 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 13,397
Mystery Knife Origin?
I recently acquired this knife with the intent of identifying its origin. However, the inscribed circumpuncts are ubiquitous to every culture and of no real help. The brass inlaid quasi-star-shaped...
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Forum: European Armoury
17th February 2011, 12:08 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 60,818
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Forum: Swap Forum
15th February 2011, 05:55 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 7,905
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th February 2011, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 20,241
Hi Dave,
Thank you for searching...
Hi Dave,
Thank you for searching nonetheless. :)
Any thoughts or estimations regarding age and/or particular area of attribution? I assume it's Sudanese, but am of the understanding there is...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th February 2011, 04:24 AM
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Replies: 11
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th February 2011, 04:21 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 20,241
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Forum: European Armoury
12th February 2011, 04:17 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 60,818
Hi Lee,
I will happily wait for you to post...
Hi Lee,
I will happily wait for you to post the photos of your rifle, and look forward to seeing more examples to this thread. :) Regarding your your thread on ALR, your genealogical chart on...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
11th February 2011, 03:00 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 20,241
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Forum: European Armoury
11th February 2011, 02:46 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 60,818
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th February 2011, 06:15 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 20,241
Hi Abdullatif,
Thank you for the kind words....
Hi Abdullatif,
Thank you for the kind words. I have attached below two images, one of the character following "Justice," and another of the word above it. Thanks again for your assistance. :)
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th February 2011, 06:12 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 9,725
Hi Tim,
That's a beautiful club you have...
Hi Tim,
That's a beautiful club you have there...
What is it that would differentiate this example from the "expensive but not uncommon" clubs you compare it to? Is the design and relief...
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Forum: European Armoury
10th February 2011, 05:54 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 60,818
Hello Lee, and thank you, both for the...
Hello Lee, and thank you, both for the compliments and for the link to your own exploratory journey pertaining to your own example of this iconic firearm, which I see took place just a couple months...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th February 2011, 04:09 AM
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Replies: 16
Views: 20,241
Hi Dave,
I wish it was made of ivory. :) ...
Hi Dave,
I wish it was made of ivory. :) While not absolutely certain, I am fairly confident it is made of bone... Not only is there no visible (cross-hatched) grain, but there is what appears...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th February 2011, 10:50 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 20,241
Hello Abdullatif,
I remember your...
Hello Abdullatif,
I remember your introductory thread in December in which you offered your assistance in translating Arabic, and I kindly thank you for your assistance in this thread. :)
In...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th February 2011, 10:15 PM
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Replies: 16
Views: 20,241
Translation Assistance Requested for Kaskara Hilt
I long ago lost track of how many sharp and pointy objects have come - and gone - through my hands over the years, but this is my first kaskara. :)
The sword measures a little over 27 inches /...
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Forum: European Armoury
9th February 2011, 08:49 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 60,818
Cap'n Jim!
I see ye ship Work Horse has...
Cap'n Jim!
I see ye ship Work Horse has survived these Arctic strains and am always honored to welcome ye aboard me thread! ;)
You're absolutely right in that it was the right tool for the...
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Forum: European Armoury
9th February 2011, 06:34 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 60,818
Hi Norman,
Thank you! :) These exhibit a...
Hi Norman,
Thank you! :) These exhibit a degree of workmanship that is unheard of now outside of high-end hunting rifles and O/U or side-by-side shotguns. While modern improvements in technology...
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Forum: European Armoury
9th February 2011, 04:27 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 60,818
As Fernando duly noted, the original Kentucky...
As Fernando duly noted, the original Kentucky long rifles were developed during the flintlock era. The original gunsmiths responsible for their design were German immigrants who had immigrated to...
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Forum: European Armoury
9th February 2011, 02:55 AM
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Replies: 39
Views: 60,818
Hi 'Nando,
Thanks... :)
To answer your...
Hi 'Nando,
Thanks... :)
To answer your question, I guess the reason I posted this example as opposed to a flintlock variant is it's the only Kentucky long rifle I own! ;)
And while not a...
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Forum: European Armoury
8th February 2011, 07:57 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 60,818
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Forum: Swap Forum
6th February 2011, 02:10 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 7,905
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Forum: European Armoury
5th February 2011, 04:21 AM
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