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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
14th October 2019, 02:34 PM
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Replies: 66
Views: 4,128
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th October 2019, 12:44 PM
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Replies: 40
Views: 1,636
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Are there traces of inlay in the marks, or is it...Are there traces of inlay in the marks, or is it a trick of the photography? Regards Richard |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
10th September 2019, 01:03 PM
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Replies: 98
Views: 3,326
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I think, if the date 1229 was using the Jalali...I think, if the date 1229 was using the Jalali calendar it corresponds to 1850 Gregorian. Regards Richard |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th August 2019, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 1,735
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Wheat etc. carved on a handle I would normally...Wheat etc. carved on a handle I would normally associate with a bread knife. Regards Richard |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
15th August 2019, 12:51 PM
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Replies: 86
Views: 3,793
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Other than EIC or locally made locks there is...Other than EIC or locally made locks there is possibly, or probably,a third type of lock that can confuse the issue. It is known the EIC purchased lesser quality arms for trading purposes, in Africa... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
8th August 2019, 12:07 PM
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Replies: 86
Views: 3,793
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Jim,
Whether or not your lock is original EIC is...Jim, Whether or not your lock is original EIC is difficult to say from the photo's. The main components look as if they could be; but if so it has definitely suffered some local tinkering in that all... |
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Forum: European Armoury
7th August 2019, 05:41 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 1,006
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The old East India Company mark was a...The old East India Company mark was a "4" surmounting a heart. This could explain in being adopted by local manufactures as a mark of "quality" in some instances. Regards Richard |
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Forum: European Armoury
31st July 2019, 01:45 PM
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Replies: 50
Views: 2,840
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Richard G
Another big one is the ZamZamma in...Another big one is the ZamZamma in Lahore. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zamzama Regards Richard |
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Forum: European Armoury
21st July 2019, 08:55 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 687
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Richard G
Those 'hallmarks' are certainly not British.
They...Those 'hallmarks' are certainly not British. They look possibly islamic. Regards Richard |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th July 2019, 02:36 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 927
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Richard G
Maybe not that old, but I think it's provenance...Maybe not that old, but I think it's provenance makes it quite interesting. Best wishes Richard |
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
6th June 2019, 12:16 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 803
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Richard G
Can you screw it together with the carved...Can you screw it together with the carved surfaces on the outside? I was wondering whether it could be some form of button, or cuff link, or similar. Regards Richard |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th March 2019, 07:24 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,292
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Richard G
For what it's worth, and probably not much, I'd...For what it's worth, and probably not much, I'd say the style of the lettering on the stamps on these blades is consistent with a British manufacture. I'm not saying this makes them British, just... |
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Forum: European Armoury
14th March 2019, 02:44 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 2,512
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Richard G
Again, I throw this in not knowing whether or not...Again, I throw this in not knowing whether or not it is relevant or particularly pertinent - but if it is English, shouldn,t it be hallmarked? Regards Richard |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
14th March 2019, 01:32 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,226
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Richard G
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
12th March 2019, 03:47 PM
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Replies: 26
Views: 2,226
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Richard G
Doesn't the inscription indicate that it, at...Doesn't the inscription indicate that it, at least, is more likely to be Syrian than Balkan? Regards Richard |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st February 2019, 12:16 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,416
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Richard G
Double set triggers on Mausers for hunting were...Double set triggers on Mausers for hunting were not that unusual in the 1920's and 1930's. I can see the benefit for long range European stalking, but not so sure about African big game! Best... |
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Forum: European Armoury
29th January 2019, 06:46 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 1,365
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I believe Nantes was the great slave-trading port...I believe Nantes was the great slave-trading port of the French during that era. Regards Richard |
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Forum: European Armoury
29th January 2019, 06:37 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,165
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Richard G
Mark,
It's a shame there were no more photo's on...Mark, It's a shame there were no more photo's on the Bonham's site. I'm sure I've seen more, but can't remember where or when, or much of the detail. William and Mary coinage usually has a profile of... |
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Forum: European Armoury
29th January 2019, 01:53 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,165
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Some things I notice about the heads on this...Some things I notice about the heads on this sword which may or may not have significance;- William and Mary were made joint monarchs, but only one head is crowned. The crowned head is on the... |
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Forum: European Armoury
23rd January 2019, 01:18 PM
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Replies: 21
Views: 2,165
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Hmm, I'm not sure everyone would agree with this...Hmm, I'm not sure everyone would agree with this version of 'the Glorious Revolution'. The monarch he deposed was James II who was unpopular because he was a Catholic (it mattered in those days)... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd January 2019, 12:56 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 1,422
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th January 2019, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 340
Views: 122,270
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
3rd January 2019, 11:55 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 1,351
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Richard G
I have to say I think it is more likely an Indian...I have to say I think it is more likely an Indian made copy of a British carbine. I don't think a British made, or copy made under British supervision, would have a decorated barrel in this... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
2nd January 2019, 02:50 PM
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Replies: 39
Views: 4,046
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Richard G
Rather unusual. What is the hilt\handle made...Rather unusual. What is the hilt\handle made of? It looks like some kind of root\burr wood. Regards Richard |
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Forum: European Armoury
28th December 2018, 01:19 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 1,702
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Richard G
To return to the fashionable aspect - I think we...To return to the fashionable aspect - I think we need to consider the number of volunteer and militia units there were in the UK during the Napoleonic wars. Their purpose was home defence in the... |
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