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14th January 2010, 11:24 AM
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Better picture coming this morning. Any opinion of value ?
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15th January 2010, 04:38 AM
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No, and anyway its not the function of this Forum to give values. Be careful of the rules Rikkn.
Regards Stu |
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16th January 2010, 03:46 PM
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Hi Rikkn
I have a similarly marked matchlock that needs a rebuild.  I always assumed that these stamps were added by the British making an inventory and recording the contents of the local armouries. Mine is marked SLK 126 with a reversed swastika above BTW, Should really be in the ethno forum. Might get more replies there too. Last edited by Atlantia; 16th January 2010 at 06:09 PM. |
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16th January 2010, 06:58 PM
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I agree on Armoury mark rather than unit mark. The Brits were (usually) orderly thinkers! Stu P.S.Any comment on those other marks sent by email? |
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16th January 2010, 08:58 PM
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24th February 2010, 11:14 PM
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Kahnjar, what do you know about yours ? I have found out very little about mine so far. Sure would be nice to know what the SLK stands for.
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2nd January 2011, 10:31 PM
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Finally narrowing this one down, see if you guys agree with either of these opinions I have received.
1. From the Kingdom of Mysore, likely used during the Anglo-Mysore Wars, possibly British capture, marked, then re=issued. 2. Ottoman Janisarry use, 17th / 18th century. Opinions ?? |
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3rd January 2011, 03:29 AM
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Look under Indian Toradar.
Regards. |
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3rd January 2011, 07:38 PM
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Exactly, Anandalal,
And nice to hear from you again.  This indeed is an Indian torador or toradar, 18th century. The style of course was copied from German predecessor Landsknecht arquebuses of the early 16th c. Best, Michael Last edited by Matchlock; 3rd January 2011 at 08:02 PM. |
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4th January 2011, 12:46 AM
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What do you make of the unit marks ?
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