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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th July 2015, 02:06 AM
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I have some Japanese guns, with similar extremes...

I have some Japanese guns, with similar extremes in patina. Perhaps, as in Japan, guns in Malaya are very restricted. Maybe the barrels, and stocks/furniture are stored separately? Most of my...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th July 2015, 01:15 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 18,726
Posted By trenchwarfare
Here's some much mo-betta pictures. I did some...

Here's some much mo-betta pictures. I did some tweaking on the belt, and laid it out how it might have been worn. I think as others have suggested, that the curved horn thingys are tie downs....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd July 2015, 03:52 AM
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Views: 12,108
Posted By trenchwarfare
I agree, not much of a spear blade for Tigers. I...

I agree, not much of a spear blade for Tigers. I don't care how long the pole is! Perhaps, it was mounted on the butt-end, of an Elephant goad? A form of Howdah pistol, with a point. Or, last ditch...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd July 2015, 06:11 PM
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Views: 18,726
Posted By trenchwarfare
I think the hooks are as stated, for hanging the...

I think the hooks are as stated, for hanging the flasks, and/or other uses. Such as hanging a sword, in the "regain" position. The curved, decorated horn thingies, could be just decoration, or for...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd July 2015, 02:26 AM
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Views: 18,726
Posted By trenchwarfare
Afghan Jezail With ALL Possibles!

I've looked at a lot of old guns over the years. But seldom, do you find one with EVERYTHING, that went with it. This piece was collected in the 1960s by a member of the State Department. As best I...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd July 2015, 02:11 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 13,602
Posted By trenchwarfare
Monster Malay Matchlock

This beast arrived today. I knew the barrel length when I bought it online, but had no idea it was so massive. Barrel is 54 1/2", with an overall length of 65 1/2". Bore measures 5/8". Weighs in at...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th July 2015, 03:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,945
Posted By trenchwarfare
Page 33 of Louis Winant's "Firearms Curiosa"...

Page 33 of Louis Winant's "Firearms Curiosa" shows a similar weapon, but percussion. It is either a pistol in the form of a Dha, or a Dha in the form of a pistol. I have actually seen one of these. A...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th July 2015, 05:57 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,371
Posted By trenchwarfare
As an organ donor, he would be proud. And has...

As an organ donor, he would be proud. And has more organs to add quality of life, to others like him.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th July 2015, 05:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,999
Posted By trenchwarfare
Nice piece(s).That's why they are referred to as...

Nice piece(s).That's why they are referred to as "knee pistols". Although, fired from the hip, not knee.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th June 2015, 01:17 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 32,999
Posted By trenchwarfare
Maybe it's a regional thing, but I don't find...

Maybe it's a regional thing, but I don't find them to be common at all. I own four, of the six I've seen. Two were priced over my head. Of the six, Only three were seen locally. (one at a show in...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th June 2015, 03:44 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,677
Posted By trenchwarfare
Am resurrecting this thread, as new info has come...

Am resurrecting this thread, as new info has come to light. I found these images of a barrel for a matchlock, rampart/wall gun. It clearly has markings identical to the ones on my blunderbuss. This...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th June 2015, 03:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 32,999
Posted By trenchwarfare
Very nice gun. I've not seen one this small. I...

Very nice gun. I've not seen one this small. I have four, and the two smallest ones are about 120CM. They are both dainty, compared to the other two. I agree, it was made for a very small statured...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 4th May 2015, 12:22 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 15,865
Posted By trenchwarfare
You hadn't posted pictures when I replied. Must...

You hadn't posted pictures when I replied. Must have been while I was typing. OOOO steel wool, and oil is all you need for the blades, It won't hurt the etching. The pommels look loose to me. There...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 3rd May 2015, 11:22 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 15,865
Posted By trenchwarfare
If the spacers, and ferules are out of alignment,...

If the spacers, and ferules are out of alignment, the handle is probably loose from stag shrinkage. First, see if the pommel will unscrew with just hand pressure. If not, try wrapping in leather, or...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st May 2015, 06:07 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,677
Posted By trenchwarfare
Thanks for the info K-B, and welcome aboard. You...

Thanks for the info K-B, and welcome aboard. You are the second to make that statement. Other comments seem to indicate it is an assemblage of unrelated parts, and not very old. Well, the fit and...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th April 2015, 04:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,677
Posted By trenchwarfare
I totally agree, Oliver. Even here in the US,...

I totally agree, Oliver. Even here in the US, "Poor Boy" percussion mountain rifles were still in use, well into the 20th century.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd April 2015, 06:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,677
Posted By trenchwarfare
Thanks Oliver. Now, I have a starting point. I...

Thanks Oliver. Now, I have a starting point. I figured it was late 19th, possibly even very early 20th century. The age of the blunderbuss was pretty much over, when percussion ignition came into...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd April 2015, 01:05 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,677
Posted By trenchwarfare
Up until around 1900, Spanish guns are seldom...

Up until around 1900, Spanish guns are seldom proof marked. I think it is navy, and the markings were done aboard ship. That would account for the crudeness. As to condition, I don't think it was...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd April 2015, 04:48 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,454
Posted By trenchwarfare
Well, here they are again, all cleaned up. Any...

Well, here they are again, all cleaned up. Any ideas as to what they are?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd April 2015, 04:30 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,677
Posted By trenchwarfare
Blunderbuss ID Needed

Picked up this blunderbuss last weekend. My gut tells me it's European, probably Spanish, but... Youse guys are pretty savvy on these things so thought I'd try here. Condition is unbelievably...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th April 2015, 02:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 15,682
Posted By trenchwarfare
Apparently nobody likes tourista swords?

Apparently nobody likes tourista swords?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th April 2015, 02:13 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 11,402
Posted By trenchwarfare
Nice work. Finally, a gun with it's gold inlays...

Nice work. Finally, a gun with it's gold inlays still in place on the barrel. They are ALWAYS missing.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th April 2015, 05:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 15,682
Posted By trenchwarfare
Vietnam Souvanir Dha Collection

I've been kinda-sorta collecting these things for years. The first two I got from my wife's grandfather, who brought them back from his time in Southeast Asia. Picked up the pair of smaller ones this...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th April 2015, 07:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,454
Posted By trenchwarfare
I checked the threads, not standard SAE. I was...

I checked the threads, not standard SAE. I was wondering, if these could be the creation of Bannerman's and Sons, or some other old dealer in weapons? They made all sorts of "trophies", and wall...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th April 2015, 05:58 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 15,454
Posted By trenchwarfare
I don't know where, or when they are from. They...

I don't know where, or when they are from. They both exhibit very deep pitting. Old or new, I don't know. The red rust, only translates to recent neglect.
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