Arabic Rolling Block Rifle

BANTARU · 19th June 2013, 06:16 PM

Ywlc. No. Zakariya is the Arabic version of the biblical name "Zechariah". it means God has remembered.

I think it is a name, possibly engraved by the owner to identify it as his own rifle.

trenchwarfare · 19th June 2013, 07:47 PM

Thanks. What about the markings on the other side. I know they are partially covered by the rear sight.

BANTARU · 20th June 2013, 02:11 AM

I dont understand the first word. ill leave it as ____ Muhammed Abu

(Muhammad's father? )

I think its a name aswell.

trenchwarfare · 20th June 2013, 02:47 AM

Thanks again. This is one of those weapons that, if it could only talk... With the amount of wear from carry, I'd say that this rifle was used continually, for over 100 years.

BANTARU · 20th June 2013, 05:09 PM

yes I agree. Its a nice piece!

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 22nd June 2013, 11:12 AM

Salaams all... I dont recall seeing a mark like the apparent birds feet on any rifle... or until now sword... please see http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...tioners+swords

Are we looking at a firing squad rifle here? Is this a talismanic style perhaps indicating a trigger guard protected by two sets of triple marks ... 3 was a talismanic way to protect against the devil .. It is seen on Islamic prayer beads ... three beads at the end preventing the devil from climbing up.

Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.

19th June 2013, 06:16 PM	#1
BANTARU Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 39	Ywlc. No. Zakariya is the Arabic version of the biblical name "Zechariah". it means God has remembered. I think it is a name, possibly engraved by the owner to identify it as his own rifle.

19th June 2013, 07:47 PM	#2
trenchwarfare Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 385	Thanks. What about the markings on the other side. I know they are partially covered by the rear sight.

20th June 2013, 02:11 AM	#3
BANTARU Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 39	I dont understand the first word. ill leave it as ____ Muhammed Abu (Muhammad's father? ) I think its a name aswell.

20th June 2013, 02:47 AM	#4
trenchwarfare Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 385	Thanks again. This is one of those weapons that, if it could only talk... With the amount of wear from carry, I'd say that this rifle was used continually, for over 100 years.

20th June 2013, 05:09 PM	#5
BANTARU Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 39	yes I agree. Its a nice piece!

22nd June 2013, 11:12 AM	#6
Ibrahiim al Balooshi Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buraimi Oman, on the border with the UAE Posts: 4,408	Salaams all... I dont recall seeing a mark like the apparent birds feet on any rifle... or until now sword... please see http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...tioners+swords Are we looking at a firing squad rifle here? Is this a talismanic style perhaps indicating a trigger guard protected by two sets of triple marks ... 3 was a talismanic way to protect against the devil .. It is seen on Islamic prayer beads ... three beads at the end preventing the devil from climbing up. Regards, Ibrahiim al Balooshi.