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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
Today, 02:49 AM
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Arabic Rolling Block RifleRecently acquired this very unusual rifle. Remington mfg. It is in a "musketoon" configuration, but is a cut-down long rifle. Shows many years of hard use. Markings do not match any of the known... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
Yesterday, 02:05 AM
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th June 2013, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 500
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I'm thinking some kind of harpoon, or harpoon...I'm thinking some kind of harpoon, or harpoon head. Maybe fired from a cannon? Looks to dangerous to be used as a hand held weapon. Would easily pinch your fingers off. :eek: The pole cannon is cool,... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
3rd June 2013, 06:07 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 571
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Welcome aboard DW. There is no short answer to...Welcome aboard DW. There is no short answer to your question. Firstly, this type blade is not my area. However as true of this, and any other piece, the question is: Is it an authentic antique, or a... |
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Forum: European Armoury
8th April 2013, 02:08 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 565
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1926 is the date of mfg. That would put it...1926 is the date of mfg. That would put it towards the end of production. I would assume, the Arabic mark, is from one of Italy's North African colonies? |
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Forum: European Armoury
6th April 2013, 04:35 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 565
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Oops, didn't think about that.
Robert, photos...Oops, didn't think about that. Robert, photos sent. Thanks. |
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Forum: European Armoury
6th April 2013, 03:39 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 565
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Italian Bodeo revolver With Arabic markingsJust received this Italian revolver, with Arabic markings. Have been unable, to resize my photos, so I posted a link.... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd March 2013, 03:21 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 611
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Very informative link. Just to add... Some of the...Very informative link. Just to add... Some of the machine made military style fakes, are getting pretty good. Most of these, are of the NCO variety. And some, could fool even veteran collectors, in... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd March 2013, 03:08 AM
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Replies: 6
Views: 474
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I am but a casual visitor here. But in this, and...I am but a casual visitor here. But in this, and any case of great loss, my prayers go out to his family and friends. It's never easy. All we can do, is trust in God to ease our pain. Whether we... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th March 2013, 01:29 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 347
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I agree, newly made 'Tourista" piece, or art...I agree, newly made 'Tourista" piece, or art project. Pretty neat though. Probably a machine ground blade. I bought a bone handled axe, with iron head years ago off ebay. Seller said he bought it in... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th March 2013, 08:25 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 324
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I hate to see a post, go neglected. Blade and...I hate to see a post, go neglected. Blade and possibly guard have a Filippino appearance. If that's the case, it looks re-hilted. My other thought is, a modern one-off, hand made, medieval dagger. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th March 2013, 08:18 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 798
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trenchwarfare
Very nice breast plate. And it does seem to have...Very nice breast plate. And it does seem to have some age to it. As stated, these are being made now, and some are "patinated", to look old. They were magically expected to deflect enemy weapons. In... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th March 2013, 06:41 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 856
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trenchwarfare
I'm going to venture a guess: Spanish Colonial...I'm going to venture a guess: Spanish Colonial Artillery Sword from the Filippines. My quess comes from a Naval Cutlass I once had with a similarly angular hilt. But curved, with a knuckle bow. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th March 2013, 05:18 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 686
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd March 2013, 01:24 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 637
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trenchwarfare
I'm having some email issues. Here's a link to...I'm having some email issues. Here's a link to the post with the display. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=16348. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st March 2013, 02:23 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 637
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th February 2013, 11:39 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 637
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trenchwarfare
The percussion gun in this lot, is of unknown...The percussion gun in this lot, is of unknown origin. The flinters are all from Southeast Asia. Sorry for the far away shot. Couldn't get the closeup to upload. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th February 2013, 05:12 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 298
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trenchwarfare
All I can add is that the scabbard is a Collins...All I can add is that the scabbard is a Collins No.13. The markings on these machetes were often very light, and easily buffed away. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th February 2013, 05:14 AM
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Replies: 7
Views: 686
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th February 2013, 04:57 AM
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Replies: 61
Views: 4,289
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trenchwarfare
Mine is a select grouping from the WWI...Mine is a select grouping from the WWI collection. US Model 1911, Mk1 Grenade, and 1918 Mk1 Trench Knife. German Model P08 Luger, Stahlgrenate, and Trench knife. Lastly, a set of US mfg steel... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th February 2013, 04:48 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 637
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Definitely Chinese/Formosa, to Southeast Asia....Definitely Chinese/Formosa, to Southeast Asia. Very nice. The hole in the grip, could be for a sling swivel of sorts. The Southeast Asian guns, don't have provision for a rammer. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
18th February 2013, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 938
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Possibly Georgian? Has a destinct military look...Possibly Georgian? Has a destinct military look to it. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
13th February 2013, 10:09 PM
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Replies: 31
Views: 976
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The same looks to be authentic. The maker mark is...The same looks to be authentic. The maker mark is that of Suya Co. Overall, this dirk is of very good quality, and possibly pre WWII. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th January 2013, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 586
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trenchwarfare
Ooh, didn't see the pitting in the first photo....Ooh, didn't see the pitting in the first photo. No, not a polish candidate. Looks like it bathed in something caustic, and was cleaned up. Still, it is an interesting, and historic piece. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
17th January 2013, 12:12 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 586
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trenchwarfare
This type knife is referred to as an...This type knife is referred to as an "Aikuchi" which is a dagger without a guard. Kwaiken is styled differently, and intended to be carried by women. These are often called "Kamikazi daggers", and... |
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