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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th September 2024, 10:48 PM
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Posted By AvtoGaz
The silverwork is indeed reminiscent of the type...

The silverwork is indeed reminiscent of the type often done by the Armenian silversmiths of Van.

This item is from Turkey, probably made in Trabzon. I think its a later piece, although in Guria...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st May 2024, 07:55 PM
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Views: 18,903
Posted By AvtoGaz
Here is another picture from Zeytun, from the...

Here is another picture from Zeytun, from the early 20th century. Some of these men have modern guns (Dont know anything about European weapons so not sure which ones), and some in the back are still...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th May 2024, 12:53 PM
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Views: 16,724
Posted By AvtoGaz
Respectfully, what’s your certainty based off...

Respectfully, what’s your certainty based off exactly? There is a very similar piece to this item with Armenian letters engraved all over the guard and etched on the blade.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th May 2024, 03:03 PM
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Views: 16,724
Posted By AvtoGaz
Some of these weapons have Armenian writing on...

Some of these weapons have Armenian writing on them, for example see the one in Tirris book (I am away from home so forgive that I don’t have the page number currently).

My best guess is that...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th May 2024, 01:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 18,903
Posted By AvtoGaz
Thank you very much! This pistol (and the Zeytun...

Thank you very much! This pistol (and the Zeytun Acari I posted in my original post identifying these weapons) is kept in the museum on republic square, but they just are not on public display for...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th May 2024, 12:34 AM
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Views: 18,903
Posted By AvtoGaz
PS: I didn't touch on this in my first post, but...

PS: I didn't touch on this in my first post, but pistols were produced in Zeytun as well. A man usually carried two pistols in his belt.

Here is one example of a Kubur pistol hailing from Zeytun,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th May 2024, 12:31 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 18,903
Posted By AvtoGaz
Zeytun Acari Acquired

A while back, I posted about this rare gun to hopefully correct the misattribution in non-Armenian and non-Turkish sources.

I am pleased to say that in March, I was finally able to acquire one....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th April 2024, 02:10 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 36,528
Posted By AvtoGaz
As I understand it, yes. They were mostly used by...

As I understand it, yes. They were mostly used by youngsters for training, before they moved onto firearms.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th April 2024, 10:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 36,528
Posted By AvtoGaz
I wanted to talk a bit more about martial arts...

I wanted to talk a bit more about martial arts and training in this area, as well as arms production.

Most sources I am reading nowadays seem to suggest that arms production was at a very high...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th March 2024, 08:18 PM
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Views: 1,244,292
Posted By AvtoGaz
Armenian warrior from Zeytun

Armenian warrior from Zeytun
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th March 2024, 04:18 AM
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Views: 36,528
Posted By AvtoGaz
I have uncovered new information indicating that...

I have uncovered new information indicating that flintlock weapons were widely produced in the region, contrary to information provided by Petoyan, and came in a multitude of variations. The below...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th February 2024, 07:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 36,528
Posted By AvtoGaz
For those interested, I have completed a larger...

For those interested, I have completed a larger body of research linked below which greatly fleshes out a lot of the information I discussed here. Thanks!

Photos below: Chaldean Men with Khanjars,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th February 2024, 09:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 15,420
Posted By AvtoGaz
Impossible to tell, given the lack of sources,...

Impossible to tell, given the lack of sources, how this weapon was used or if it was even used at all. May have very well been a decorative piece. I will say, it is a lot sturdier than the Black Sea...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th February 2024, 08:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 15,420
Posted By AvtoGaz
Armenian Yatagan with Extreme Curve

Just arrived today. This is quite possibly one of the rarest ethnographic weapons, I am only aware of one example that ever sold (this one, sold once in 2012, the same example sold to yours truly in...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th January 2024, 03:07 AM
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Views: 2,218
Posted By AvtoGaz
Gigantic Kindjals

These beasts turn up every now and again, they usually are over 120 centimeters in length.

Although these are decorated in a manner very befitting of Qajar-era Persian arms, almost all of them...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th January 2024, 08:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,168
Posted By AvtoGaz
I wanted to post some more pictures of this gun...

I wanted to post some more pictures of this gun that I have discovered recently, as well as much more information, for archival purposes.

1: First off, some warriors from Zeytun wielding these...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th December 2023, 03:31 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 36,528
Posted By AvtoGaz
Thank you Ian and Jim, I am very grateful to hear...

Thank you Ian and Jim, I am very grateful to hear that you found my research interesting!

In terms of the Kurdish-Armenian yatagans, although I doubt that they hail from this region in particular...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th December 2023, 03:45 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 36,528
Posted By AvtoGaz
Weapons of the Lake Van Highlands

This is a presentation/discussion on my research about a specific region of Eastern Turkey and its weapons. There are some gaps in the resources I have, as my main area of knowledge is Caucasian...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th December 2023, 08:58 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 33,205
Posted By AvtoGaz
I was the lucky buyer! If anyone is interested,...

I was the lucky buyer! If anyone is interested, will provide some pictures when it arrives.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th October 2023, 10:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,075
Posted By AvtoGaz
Thank you Jim for your invaluable insights. If...

Thank you Jim for your invaluable insights. If these weapons were indeed being collected in Erzurum, then their presence in the Transcaucasus and Tbilisi would make a lot of sense. As we know, a lot...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th October 2023, 10:28 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,075
Posted By AvtoGaz
I see a few issues with both the Transcaucasian...

I see a few issues with both the Transcaucasian and Anatolian classifications I have seen for this weapon.

Its hard to deny the obvious similarities and correlation these weapons share with the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th October 2023, 01:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,075
Posted By AvtoGaz
Opinions on "Kurdish-Armenian" Yatagans?

These rare weapons are often modified European blades with a yatagan hilt and persianesque decoration. I recently discovered a picture of one with a rather spectacular curve, complete with an...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th October 2023, 01:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,168
Posted By AvtoGaz
Well that specific sun wheel symbol (arevakhatch...

Well that specific sun wheel symbol (arevakhatch in Armenian) is quite a dead giveaway, it only really carries a significance for Armenian and Georgian people, where its often found on art,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st October 2023, 04:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,168
Posted By AvtoGaz
My Pleasure :)

My Pleasure :)
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th September 2023, 10:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 8,168
Posted By AvtoGaz
Upon further research, I've managed to find more...

Upon further research, I've managed to find more definitive evidence as well as many more pictures of such weapons. A Turkish auction house sold some of them, both caplocks and flintlocks, recently...
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