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Forum: European Armoury 1st May 2020, 07:00 PM
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Posted By Mel H
Breast plate cuirasse information please

I have a substantial steel breast plate which I assumed was probably from a 19th C. British cavalry regiment. I've been looking online at similar examples, both British and Continental and am now not...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th April 2020, 02:38 PM
Replies: 137
Views: 145,146
Posted By Mel H
Another thought on the same theme. I've had an...

Another thought on the same theme. I've had an interest in model engineering most of my life and have a small but reasonably well equipped workshop.
By way of coincidence, very similar questions...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd April 2020, 12:37 AM
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Posted By Mel H
I think that sums me up nicely as well. ;)

I think that sums me up nicely as well. ;)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd April 2020, 08:11 PM
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Views: 145,146
Posted By Mel H
Just turned 72 and been collecting since I was...

Just turned 72 and been collecting since I was fourteen, I can remember swapping my collection of half a dozen German badges (there were plenty available as there had been a POW camp not far away)...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd April 2020, 07:02 PM
Replies: 78
Views: 177,725
Posted By Mel H
Sajen, Yes, thanks for the memory jog (or should...

Sajen, Yes, thanks for the memory jog (or should I say eselsbrücke ) The one I had was more like the first one in your photo, as I said it was a long time since. :eek:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd April 2020, 04:39 PM
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Views: 177,725
Posted By Mel H
Sajen, Just a comment regarding your miniature...

Sajen, Just a comment regarding your miniature Dha. My memory's not what it was, but I had a similar one many years since and was told by the previous owner that it was a 'mead moah' (could be a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st April 2020, 05:55 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,830
Posted By Mel H
I assume that the query is about the second gun...

I assume that the query is about the second gun that I've included in the thread, I have been careful not to over clean the markings on this one. I hope to have a good look at them soon.
Mel.
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st April 2020, 01:18 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,830
Posted By Mel H
Thanks for the replies, I think it's safe to say...

Thanks for the replies, I think it's safe to say that the answer to my original question is that the inscription is a Moroccan attempt to make it look European.
Forum: European Armoury 21st April 2020, 01:11 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,052
Posted By Mel H
Thanks for your thoughts, the three reverse S's...

Thanks for your thoughts, the three reverse S's in the first word certainly support what you say.
Mel.
Forum: European Armoury 19th April 2020, 01:22 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,052
Posted By Mel H
Possibly European barrel inscription advice please

I have asked for advice on this barrel inscription on the Ethnographical pages recently and hope that it's OK to repeat my question here.
My reason for doing so, is that among the helpful advice...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th April 2020, 01:58 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,830
Posted By Mel H
Another from the same source.

As most collectors would agree, these things tend to come into our possession with little in the way of provenance. It may interest some here to know that the above Mukahla was till recently, along...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th April 2020, 01:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,830
Posted By Mel H
Yes, the sun was shining brightly on the other...

Yes, the sun was shining brightly on the other side of the fence when the photograph was taken :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th April 2020, 06:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,830
Posted By Mel H
Thank you, I was thinking that the script had...

Thank you, I was thinking that the script had something of a European look, I've added another picture. The barrel flares slightly toward the muzzle it is round with a flat portion on the top running...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th April 2020, 09:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,830
Posted By Mel H
Hi there, I appreciate that it would help to see...

Hi there, I appreciate that it would help to see it all and I would normally show it, but at the moment it's being prepared for some restoration, the lock is stripped and soaking and I'm wondering...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th April 2020, 06:42 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,830
Posted By Mel H
Moroccan barrel inscription advice please

Hoping someone can help here, I've attached some photographs of the barrel inscription on a Moroccan long gun with Snaphaunce lock. It's interesting because the barrel is quite long at 64 inches. ...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st March 2020, 07:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 21,143
Posted By Mel H
Thanks Rick. Even though this is something of a...

Thanks Rick. Even though this is something of a departure from my usual European collecting habits. I'm pleased with it. I have another snaphaunce from the same source that's included in the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th March 2020, 05:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 21,143
Posted By Mel H
Hi Rick, It may be a while before I get this...

Hi Rick, It may be a while before I get this project started, there's a bit of a queue at the moment. Just to keep you interested, I've included a before and after of a rather nice Moroccan...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th March 2020, 06:19 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 21,143
Posted By Mel H
Thanks for your thoughts and advice Rick, I'll...

Thanks for your thoughts and advice Rick, I'll keep it in mind when I get round to giving it a bit of attention. I won't be doing much more than a general 'tidy up' with some fine steel wool and wax....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th March 2020, 03:22 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 21,143
Posted By Mel H
Looking at the example that I have, the ring near...

Looking at the example that I have, the ring near the centre of the barrel is fitted in such a simple manner that it could be easily changed to the other side if desired.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th March 2020, 07:52 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 21,143
Posted By Mel H
Thank you for a good start Teodor, that's given...

Thank you for a good start Teodor, that's given me a good starting point and I've done some looking, the name Tancica has appeared, does that apply here?

EDIT

I see that my question has been...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th March 2020, 07:15 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 21,143
Posted By Mel H
Elegant all steel Miqulet Jezail for comment

Lucky enough to find an attic fresh, untouched North African? Jezail this morning.
It's quite an elegant example with a slender stock but the thing that intrigues me most is that the entire...
Forum: European Armoury 18th January 2020, 04:54 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,616
Posted By Mel H
I've had a couple of these with the recess under...

I've had a couple of these with the recess under the flat (stone picker?) blade and I seem to remember being told it was for cracking hazel nuts, I would assume that the chisel nicks were an aid to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th January 2020, 12:30 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 13,091
Posted By Mel H
Is it possible to export genuine antique items...

Is it possible to export genuine antique items from China?
Forum: European Armoury 6th November 2019, 07:23 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,346
Posted By Mel H
My thinking was more of something that was a...

My thinking was more of something that was a permanent component part of the tool, used to protect the soft wood while in use, rather than a removable tool protection device.
I'm sure that someone...
Forum: European Armoury 3rd November 2019, 08:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,346
Posted By Mel H
A protective end from a wood tool or implement?

A protective end from a wood tool or implement?
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