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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
4th May 2013, 05:21 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 586
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Hi Donny. OHHHHHH.......thank you so much for...Hi Donny. OHHHHHH.......thank you so much for the Link and photos. I've never seen these before. I'll save the Link. Thank you! :D I notice in the photos that they are carrying newer made guns... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
1st May 2013, 02:35 AM
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Replies: 8
Views: 434
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Hi Cerjak - and Estcrh.
Those are great looking...Hi Cerjak - and Estcrh. Those are great looking Blunderbuss Knee Pistols! Beautiful! And most certainly Balkan/Turkish made. Really nice examples. Here is the one I own, that I recently posted. ... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th April 2013, 04:26 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 586
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Hi Donny. Thanks for your last reply. I've been...Hi Donny. Thanks for your last reply. I've been traveling and have not had much of a chance to respond. You present some interesting additional questions. My therories and conclusions on the styling... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
14th April 2013, 06:07 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 294
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Hi Weapons27. I have always found these buckles...Hi Weapons27. I have always found these buckles interesting. In your case, I have to agree with Sylektis here. (By the way, nice photos). Now that you mentioned buckles, here are two original... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
14th April 2013, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 225
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Hmmmmm. This one really has me stumped. :shrug:...Hmmmmm. This one really has me stumped. :shrug: appears Indo-Persian of some sort. Is that a cap on the tip of the flask? Or the spout? Thanks for posting. Rick. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
14th April 2013, 05:26 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 586
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hi donnydogs. As for identification, I agree...hi donnydogs. As for identification, I agree with Andreas. There were two Snaphaunce lock patterns used. The English pattern, and the Dutch pattern. Your's is the English pattern. Below, is a... |
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Forum: European Armoury
5th April 2013, 12:29 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 804
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Shinyblades: Thank you so much for posting. I'm...Shinyblades: Thank you so much for posting. I'm still speechless. I'm going to bed and close my eyes. I can't take much more of this punishment. :D Rick. |
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Forum: European Armoury
5th April 2013, 12:19 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 443
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Forum: European Armoury
3rd April 2013, 10:56 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 804
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rickystl
Hello Shinyblades! Well, I'm speechless. What a...Hello Shinyblades! Well, I'm speechless. What a magnificent gun. And in almost new condition. Unbelievable. This would be the envy of any antique firearms collector. A couple of questions: 1) ... |
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Forum: European Armoury
3rd April 2013, 10:24 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 443
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rickystl
Hi Fernando. Just out of curiosity, could you...Hi Fernando. Just out of curiosity, could you tell me what reference material you used for the above attachment? Thanks, Rick. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
31st March 2013, 06:38 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 543
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
31st March 2013, 04:05 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 694
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rickystl
Hi Sajen. Thanks for the kind comments. Yes,...Hi Sajen. Thanks for the kind comments. Yes, I'm real happy with the results. And what luck finding this trigger guard. Rick. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
31st March 2013, 04:03 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 694
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rickystl
Hi Robert. Thanks for your reply. The Engraver...Hi Robert. Thanks for your reply. The Engraver that would do this has had over 20 years experience engraving firearms. Primarily muzzle loading firearms. He mentioned that it would not make any... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
31st March 2013, 03:18 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 543
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Forum: European Armoury
31st March 2013, 03:05 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 443
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rickystl
Fernando: The owner of the pistols asked me to...Fernando: The owner of the pistols asked me to extend to you his appreciation for this attachment you provided. It is much appreciated. Rick. |
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Forum: European Armoury
31st March 2013, 03:00 AM
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Replies: 15
Views: 443
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Hi Fernando! No, I did not misunderstand...Hi Fernando! No, I did not misunderstand Fernando K's response. I just did not respond to the belt hook. Which, now that I look at it, makes my response look awkward. :o It is interesting that... |
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Forum: European Armoury
31st March 2013, 02:43 AM
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Replies: 31
Views: 804
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rickystl
Hello. Yes, welcome to the Forum.. Please post. ...Hello. Yes, welcome to the Forum.. Please post. Would very much like to see the miquelet guns. Rick. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
30th March 2013, 06:21 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 694
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rickystl
BUMP!
I've heard it said that patience is its...BUMP! I've heard it said that patience is its own reward. Trigger guard restoration now complete. And you guys won't believe my luck in finding this trigger guard. The new (old!) trigger guard is... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
29th March 2013, 04:44 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 325
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rickystl
Mystery ItemHello all. I have seen these offered for sale on a couple of Web-Sites. The sellers seem to believe these are Turkish/Balkan and were used to carry flints or percussion caps for muzzle loading... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th March 2013, 12:17 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 543
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rickystl
Hi Napoleon. I've seen a few pulwars and...Hi Napoleon. I've seen a few pulwars and numerous tulwars, both personally and in books. But I've never seen this groove in the spine. I suppose it's just decorative? :shrug: Thanks for the kind... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th March 2013, 12:12 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 543
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Hi Martin. How do I tell if the blade is...Hi Martin. How do I tell if the blade is mechanical damascus?? Rick. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th March 2013, 12:02 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 543
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rickystl
Hello Jim. Thank you very much for your...Hello Jim. Thank you very much for your comments. And a special THANKS for my new found education in sword parts identification. I now feel a bit less novice. :) I hope you don't mind if I print... |
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Forum: European Armoury
26th March 2013, 10:57 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 443
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rickystl
Thanks Fernando K. I'm beginning to think the it...Thanks Fernando K. I'm beginning to think the it is an Armoury or City mark. Thanks for everyones help. Rick. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th March 2013, 08:54 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 543
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rickystl
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
25th March 2013, 08:53 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 543
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rickystl
Afghan Pulwar for CommentHello everyone. Here is a recent purchase for my collection. Since my main area of interest is Ethnographic firearms, it is a rare event for me to purchase a sword. (My only other is an armoury... |
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