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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 10th January 2017, 04:12 PM
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Posted By dana_w
Needed, Theatrical Navaja For NY Metropolitan Opera

The New York Metropolitan Opera uses a 16" replica Navaja in a current production and one of the two they have just broke during rehearsal. I am trying to help them find another FAST. Can anyone help?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th December 2016, 11:43 PM
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Posted By dana_w
I'd love to do that Fernando K. I could visit in...

I'd love to do that Fernando K. I could visit in Montserrat for their Photo Contest too, but I don't think it is going to happen.

http://www.montserratvisita.com/docs/actualitat_357530483.pdf
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th December 2016, 10:50 PM
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Posted By dana_w
Thanks. I wonder if it was just an individual or...

Thanks. I wonder if it was just an individual or a gun making family?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th December 2016, 09:59 PM
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Posted By dana_w
VERY interesting Fernando K. Is there a picture...

VERY interesting Fernando K. Is there a picture of the mark, or any additional information?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th December 2016, 01:40 PM
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Posted By dana_w
The Deop lock pictured in your post actually is...

The Deop lock pictured in your post actually is from our collection. I took the photo about five years ago.

http://weaponscollector.com/peresteva_c1730.php

It would be nice to able to believe...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th December 2016, 08:14 PM
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Posted By dana_w
Thanks for the additional information Fernando....

Thanks for the additional information Fernando. Here are a few more images to ponder.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th December 2016, 12:11 AM
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Views: 20,237
Posted By dana_w
Thanks Rick. You make some very good points, many...

Thanks Rick. You make some very good points, many of which support my own doubts about the Ottoman-Turkish connection.

I am hoping that someone here will recognize the maker. That would certainly...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th December 2016, 12:10 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 20,237
Posted By dana_w
Thanks for your explanation of the listings in...

Thanks for your explanation of the listings in the diccionario.

I didn't find anything for JOAN.BOP.Y.SALA in Dr. James Lavin's or Keith Neal's books. The barrel band adds to the Ottoman-Turkish...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th December 2016, 07:08 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 20,237
Posted By dana_w
Spanish Blunderbuss Questions

A friend of mine recently purchased this blunderbuss at auction. It was identified as being made for the Ottoman-Turkish market, but I have my doubts. It is 30 ½ inches long overall. The barrel is...
Forum: European Armoury 17th August 2016, 01:26 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,484
Posted By dana_w
After some very light cleaning, I've posted some...

After some very light cleaning, I've posted some additional photos on Google+

https://plus.google.com/+DanaWilliams/posts/6jghZnRCojC
Forum: European Armoury 12th August 2016, 03:23 PM
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Views: 8,484
Posted By dana_w
Interesting pair of box-locks corrado26. ...

Interesting pair of box-locks corrado26.

Thanks Fernando K. I too have a copy of Norman Dixon book, but I am still hoping that someone here on the forum has a copy of his article "Joseph Heylin, a...
Forum: European Armoury 8th August 2016, 06:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,484
Posted By dana_w
Brass-Barrelled Flintlock Holster Pistol by Heylin 1770

I started photographing this Brass-Barrelled Flintlock Holster Pistol today, but I’ve decided to stop and clean off what looks like some dried linseed oil.

This pistol was made by Joseph Heylin...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 11th July 2016, 06:44 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 19,822
Posted By dana_w
I think I found it Jim. "One of the only...

I think I found it Jim.

"One of the only known surviving examples of cemetery guns is on display at The Museum of Mourning Art at the Arlington Cemetery of Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania. Museum...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 11th July 2016, 02:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 19,822
Posted By dana_w
Thanks Jim. Can you give us any background on...

Thanks Jim.
Can you give us any background on where the image came from?
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 8th July 2016, 09:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 19,822
Posted By dana_w
If I had a Colt like that one, that is not how I...

If I had a Colt like that one, that is not how I would be using it. :)
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 8th July 2016, 08:08 PM
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Views: 5,403
Posted By dana_w
Large Excavated Iron Buckle

Large Excavated Iron Buckle

This iron buckle measures approximately 4 by 3 ¾ by ¾ inches, and it weighs 3 ⅛ ounces. The center bar has remnants of the tine which has rusted away.

How old is it?...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 8th July 2016, 08:03 PM
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Posted By dana_w
Thanks for your comments Ibrahiim al Balooshi and...

Thanks for your comments Ibrahiim al Balooshi and Rick.


The F. REUTH cast-iron model and a few other mass-produced Antique Trap Guns are listed in section VII-C of Flayderman's Guide, but the...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 2nd July 2016, 01:22 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 19,822
Posted By dana_w
That is a good point Shakethetrees. Perhaps I...

That is a good point Shakethetrees. Perhaps I should change my description to c1880.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 1st July 2016, 08:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 19,822
Posted By dana_w
Have you seen an Animal Trap Gun c1850 like this one?

This is a double barrel percussion fired black powder trap gun. It dates from the mid 19th century and was likely designed to kill black bears. There is an anchor ring on one end and a barbed meat...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 2nd June 2016, 06:41 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,800
Posted By dana_w
Here is another closeup of the mark.

Here is another closeup of the mark.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 2nd June 2016, 06:17 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,800
Posted By dana_w
You are right about the dates but it seems the...

You are right about the dates but it seems the family was still making weapons in the area.

Thanks so much for the re-scan. The new image is much easier for me to read. :)
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 2nd June 2016, 04:15 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,800
Posted By dana_w
Here is what I've been able to find at Google...

Here is what I've been able to find at Google Books searching for "DESCOS Armurier". Too bad I don't speak French.

Histoire économique de la métallurgie de la Loire
By Louis-Joseph Gras
...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 2nd June 2016, 02:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,800
Posted By dana_w
Thanks so much corrado26!!! Is there anyway...

Thanks so much corrado26!!!

Is there anyway I can get you to scan that at a little higher resolution?
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 2nd June 2016, 01:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,800
Posted By dana_w
Thanks for the info corrado26. I'll check...

Thanks for the info corrado26.

I'll check again on-line. Maybe someone will post the information in Stockel.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 1st June 2016, 07:56 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,800
Posted By dana_w
Markings On Flintlock Tinder Lighter, c1750?

Most Tinder Lighters I have seen of this type have wooden handles, but this one has a metal one.

It is marked with what appears to be “DESCOS” and “LAYNEZ”. So far I’ve been unable to trace this...
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