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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th March 2024, 08:57 PM
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Posted By kahnjar1
You could possibly use some cold gun blueing or...

You could possibly use some cold gun blueing or browning solution to color the copper??. You should be able to obtain said product from your local gun shop. If the result is not satisfactory then it...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th March 2024, 04:01 AM
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Posted By kahnjar1
Albanian Tanchika I think. Stu

Albanian Tanchika I think.
Stu
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 9th March 2024, 07:09 PM
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Views: 1,299
Posted By kahnjar1
Still worth a try I would think. What about the...

Still worth a try I would think. What about the Imperial War Museum? Also see here https://www.nam.ac.uk/explore/72nd-regiment-foot-duke-albanys-own-highlanders
Stu
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 9th March 2024, 03:52 AM
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Views: 1,299
Posted By kahnjar1
Hi Norman, I do not have any experience with...

Hi Norman,
I do not have any experience with this sort of research but just as a suggestion try the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, assuming that the medals are British? . They may not be the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th February 2024, 07:00 PM
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Views: 1,760
Posted By kahnjar1
Hi Marc, I might be able to help with books....

Hi Marc,
I might be able to help with books. Will send you a PM a bit later.
Stu
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st February 2024, 07:34 PM
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Posted By kahnjar1
This is a RASHAQ style hilt, and yes, it is...

This is a RASHAQ style hilt, and yes, it is likely a more recently produced item. The way to tell is that the silver (or brass) hilt decoration is usually much thinner on the later items whereas the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st February 2024, 05:21 AM
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Views: 1,760
Posted By kahnjar1
Hi David, This link may be of help...

Hi David,
This link may be of help http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=17574
Stu
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th February 2024, 08:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,726
Posted By kahnjar1
Good luck with cleaning. Would like to see some...

Good luck with cleaning. Would like to see some pics of the result when you are done. If worst case eventuates you have not spent much on the gun and you will probably learn a lot about restoration,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th February 2024, 02:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,726
Posted By kahnjar1
What ever you decide to do with the wood, maybe...

What ever you decide to do with the wood, maybe some careful removal of pins etc and the barrel bands will free up the barrel itself. I have found that soaking in white vinegar is great for removing...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th February 2024, 08:49 PM
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Views: 1,726
Posted By kahnjar1
Interesting old piece. How do you plan to clean...

Interesting old piece. How do you plan to clean it?...particularly the metal work and barrel?
However don't be discouraged....see here http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=24394
Stu
Forum: Swap Forum 9th February 2024, 06:37 PM
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Posted By kahnjar1
REALLY???? Does no one want this...

REALLY???? Does no one want this book.:confused::confused::confused:
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 3rd February 2024, 05:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 2,345
Posted By kahnjar1
Just come across your post. I think this is of...

Just come across your post. I think this is of Moroccan origin, missing part of the spout. Search Forum for Moroccan flasks, but see here top row 4th from right....
Forum: Swap Forum 31st January 2024, 12:43 AM
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Views: 3,677
Posted By kahnjar1
PM any questions please

PM any questions please.
If not a Forum Member then please email bevnstu99@gmail.com
Stu
Forum: Swap Forum 28th January 2024, 02:11 AM
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Views: 3,677
Posted By kahnjar1
BOOK F/S W W GREENER

The Gun and its Development by W W Greener, the classic 9th Edition of 1910, later reprinted in facsimile (see details). The hard cover book is in good condition with original dust jacket, which...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th January 2024, 01:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,321
Posted By kahnjar1
Not S E Asian but as Teodor says is Omani or that...

Not S E Asian but as Teodor says is Omani or that region. A bit big I think for a Shafra but there is a larger version (which I think yours is) which is worn in the belt or sash. The exact name of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th January 2024, 11:30 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,596
Posted By kahnjar1
Yes a Moroccan musket of the Altit type. These...

Yes a Moroccan musket of the Altit type. These are from the Little Atlas Mountains Region.
Stu
Forum: European Armoury 24th December 2023, 07:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,221
Posted By kahnjar1
Smile We across the Date Line are already there!

Merry Christmas to those who celebrate and Happy Holidays to those who do not.
Stu
Forum: Swap Forum 16th December 2023, 05:14 AM
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Posted By kahnjar1
SOLD THANKS

SOLD THANKS
Forum: Swap Forum 16th December 2023, 02:53 AM
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Posted By kahnjar1
ON HOLD

ON HOLD
Forum: Swap Forum 16th December 2023, 12:03 AM
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Posted By kahnjar1
BOOK FS. History of Steel in Eastern Asia

History of Steel in Eastern Asia was published by the Macau Museum of Art in 2007 to illustrate items featured in their Exhibition. Limited to 800 copies, this item is hard to find now. This is a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th November 2023, 01:50 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 6,601
Posted By kahnjar1
If you have the skill, I would definitely say...

If you have the skill, I would definitely say restore the handle, especially since you have some ivory to do it.
Stu
Forum: European Armoury 10th November 2023, 06:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,439
Posted By kahnjar1
Another year rolls by and still the wars...

Another year rolls by and still the wars continue.
Today, November 11th, 105 years ago the guns fell silent to end WW1.

WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th May 2023, 03:45 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 5,064
Posted By kahnjar1
Possibly a version of the Srilankan Kastane?

Possibly a version of the Srilankan Kastane?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th May 2023, 10:49 AM
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Views: 3,263
Posted By kahnjar1
Any photos?

Any photos?
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 21st May 2023, 09:54 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,224
Posted By kahnjar1
Not that I live in the EU, but I would have...

Not that I live in the EU, but I would have thought that if you are having trouble with shipping within the EU and really want a particular item, then maybe a train journey to pick the item up could...
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