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5th September 2007, 06:22 PM
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looking another way
I will be the first to assume this is African. Lets just take a second look. Can any body see a Chinese Doa? Could the dark wood with the forked end be a representation of the gun rest often seen on Tibetan and Chinese, far eastern guns. The Mauser model 98 was widely adopted and the Germans had a protectorate in China. It is not at all impossible that this is from a Sino Tibetan minority? The bi-coloured wood of the handle could also be Asian? Any thoughts?
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5th September 2007, 06:37 PM
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Location: The Netherlands
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Tim,
I'm prety convinced that this is african, I even think that the metal parts of the hilt are made from the same mauser. I think it could be morrocan or even touareg. This piece is just a wannahave with historical value. |
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5th September 2007, 06:46 PM
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i saw that one as well, almost bid, but would have liked more/better pics. if they'd used pics like yours, it would be living with me now
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