![]() |
|
Showing results 1 to 25 of 500
Search took 0.04 seconds. Search: Posts Made By: Kubur |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
![]() |
Replies: 14
Views: 366
Posted By
Kubur
![]() It's a bit more complicated than that, Circassians are in Egypt since the 13th c. I agree, late 18th c. is very close to early 19th c. ;) |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
![]() |
Replies: 14
Views: 366
Posted By
Kubur
![]() :) :) :) :) I'm not pessimistic, just realistic :) :) :) I mentioned the two dates, but this kindjal smells the 19th c. And I don't know 18th c. kindjals. Oliver knows better and he said... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
![]() |
Replies: 6
Views: 188
Posted By
Kubur
![]() Hi Marius, I have a good news and a bad news. The bad news is that your koummya is not as old as you think. And most probably from 1950-1970ties. The good news is that your koummya is in the top end... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
![]() |
Replies: 7
Views: 169
Posted By
Kubur
![]() Hi Rick, I'm afraid to say that is the usual nonsense . gibberish, seen on many Eastern locks. :o |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
![]() |
Replies: 7
Views: 268
Posted By
Kubur
![]() Yes, many European swords have brass hilts. Thanks for the link and I found another one here http://www.vikingsword.com/lew/w0167/w0167.html It seems that these brass hilted swords come from... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
![]() |
Replies: 14
Views: 366
Posted By
Kubur
![]() Yes, me too, I would be interested to know why! :) :) In fact, I will happily change my mind if you have some 18th c similar examples |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
![]() |
Replies: 7
Views: 268
Posted By
Kubur
![]() Dear Jim & Ed, Thank you for your comments. I read on this forum that brass handles were used by Hindu and Sikh for religious reasons, they can't hold steel. But I don't believe in it, you have... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
![]() |
Replies: 14
Views: 366
Posted By
Kubur
![]() The two dates on the scabbard are the same 1208 or 1258 This kindjal is not from the 18th c so I vote for 1258, eg. 1842 AD. |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
![]() |
Replies: 7
Views: 268
Posted By
Kubur
![]() Hi guys, I have a question. Do you know good tulwars with brass handles? I have the feeling that good tulwars come always with steel handles. Is it really true or do you have examples of good... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
![]() |
Replies: 8
Views: 346
Posted By
Kubur
![]() It's the proof that Philipino and Chinese are extremely clever, if stupid people are ready to pay for these things. Of course, I'm sure that's ironic. These American TV shows are made by cheap... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
![]() |
Replies: 4
Views: 419
Posted By
Kubur
![]() Hi You have some hilts like that in Northern India. https://www.mandarinmansion.com/index.php/item/large-indian-karud-dagger British and French were in Northern India, I guess your scabbard and... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
![]() |
Replies: 9
Views: 476
Posted By
Kubur
|
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
![]() |
Replies: 12
Views: 543
Posted By
Kubur
![]() Hi Chris, This is not a tourist item at all! It's a Mandingo dagger that you can find from Senegal to Ivory coast I guess. Very nice... The holes in the blade make me think that your dagger is... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
![]() |
Replies: 18
Views: 948
Posted By
Kubur
![]() Hi guys I think that the blade and knife are consistent eg. 1925. The blade is local as mentionned, and the fullers remind me 1/ Ottoman... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
![]() |
Replies: 18
Views: 948
Posted By
Kubur
![]() 1925 and the blade is amazing I'm sure Motan will tell you more... :) |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
![]() |
Replies: 25
Views: 1,077
Posted By
Kubur
![]() I'm glad to read that. So let's do it First, of course, you are right it's a balutch sword. then I agree too. And a Spanish / South American blade on a Moroccan berber sword is a Berber sword... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
![]() |
Replies: 13
Views: 704
Posted By
Kubur
![]() Ok I have to explain why I think it's ivory. All the Indian power flasks made that way, are made of ivory; but most of them are decorative objects, not even with a hole to pour the powder. Many... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
![]() |
Replies: 25
Views: 1,077
Posted By
Kubur
![]() I agree but it seems that Iran/ Persian has been forgotten somewhere. Let me add Thus, and using our current geography it may be “ Baloch”, "Farsi", “Afghani” Indian”, “Pakistani” or “ Omani”. ... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
![]() |
Replies: 13
Views: 704
Posted By
Kubur
![]() Hi IVORY for sure You are rich now! Could you post some photos of the whole gun? And details of the pans, trigger or triggers and the muzzle? Thanks |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
![]() |
Replies: 25
Views: 1,077
Posted By
Kubur
![]() AMA ZING sword Ariel, TOP quality, I'm even surprised that there is no Balutch attached to it... Here it's what you get if you have a fireplace... :) |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
![]() |
Replies: 21
Views: 4,687
Posted By
Kubur
![]() Hi Jim, Is this your secret garden? I was thinking that you were obsessed by swords only... I'm sure that Rick will comment the lock and the barrel better than me. Very nice pistol Best wishes :) |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
![]() |
Replies: 26
Views: 1,282
Posted By
Kubur
![]() Hi Marc, Yes, your blade is a mystery. Have a look at these two threads with your... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
![]() |
Replies: 26
Views: 1,282
Posted By
Kubur
![]() I think your seller was right. It's not an Ethiopian lion for sure, maybe a copy... As Jim said the fullers look like the Solingen ones. No one mentioned the numbers... Strange for an African... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
![]() |
Replies: 21
Views: 4,687
Posted By
Kubur
![]() It's the first time that I see a ballbutt with a trigger guard... I have another ballbutt with glass inlays and barrel band... |
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
![]() |
Replies: 21
Views: 4,687
Posted By
Kubur
![]() Hi Rick, Still alive. I hope that you are fine too and happy new year! Yes you are right these pistols are from the wheellock era, like the Caucasians ones. :) well for the ball butts it's... |
Showing results 1 to 25 of 500 |