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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th September 2009, 11:29 PM
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Views: 7,140
Posted By tombstone777
Thanks again Maskell in identifying part of the...

Thanks again Maskell in identifying part of the signature! I'm wondering if anyone else here can help with the "grass writing" that you spoke of? It would be nice to have any further help.
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Forum: Swap Forum 8th September 2009, 02:28 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,471
Posted By tombstone777
Oh - and I believe I need a Fuchi as well!

Oh - and I believe I need a Fuchi as well!
Forum: Swap Forum 8th September 2009, 01:26 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,471
Posted By tombstone777
Looking for a replacement WWII brass Kashira

Does anyone know where I can find a replacement Kashira for a WWII Katana? My sword is missing this piece and could use some help locating either an original (preferrably) or a reproduction.

Any...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th September 2009, 11:22 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,140
Posted By tombstone777
What are your thoughts on restoring this piece? ...

What are your thoughts on restoring this piece? Obviously the scabbard is in very bad shape, what do you think I do with it? Should I just leave it "as is" or try to find someone to put new ray...
Forum: European Armoury 7th September 2009, 10:03 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,447
Posted By tombstone777
Hi Stuart, M and Jim! Thanks again for the...

Hi Stuart, M and Jim!

Thanks again for the great input and I will proceed with the cleaning in a conservative manner - I certainly don't want to take away any of it's historic character. How...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th September 2009, 07:26 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,140
Posted By tombstone777
Thanks so much for helping on this. It's always...

Thanks so much for helping on this. It's always so exciting to (in a way) have a weapon "speak" to you as it does when it's signed as these blades were. It's frustrating when I'm too ignorant to...
Forum: European Armoury 6th September 2009, 04:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,447
Posted By tombstone777
Hi Jim! I too love to find out more about...

Hi Jim!

I too love to find out more about the provinence of these wonderful pieces of history and I will relay to you what little I know now. I inherited this from my sister-in-law a couple of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th September 2009, 03:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 7,140
Posted By tombstone777
WWII Katana signature - can someone help identify please?

Hi again - another of my recent aquisitions, a supposed WWII Katana that was taken from a japanese officer during the war. The blade is in pretty good shape but I believe it to be machine made as I...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 5th September 2009, 05:11 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,677
Posted By tombstone777
Thanks again to all for the help you've provided....

Thanks again to all for the help you've provided. One last question though. Can anyone give me a valuation or at least an insurance estimate of what this piece would be worth? I'm so confused by...
Forum: European Armoury 5th September 2009, 05:04 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,447
Posted By tombstone777
Hi again, Not sure what you mean by a...

Hi again,

Not sure what you mean by a "patent vent" Celtan? (see attached pic of the barrel to see if the vent inlet looks legit) But in an answer to your other questions:

"Does the hammer's...
Forum: European Armoury 2nd September 2009, 02:08 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,447
Posted By tombstone777
Could use help identifying this flintlock pistol

Hello all! I've recently inherited this flintlock pistol and would love if you could help me identify it. It seems to me that it bears a strong resemblance to this gun...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 2nd September 2009, 01:18 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,677
Posted By tombstone777
Thanks to all for your terrific information and...

Thanks to all for your terrific information and quick replies! This is very exciting for me as I have wanted a nice old Kris for years but have never had enough extra cash to buy a decent one. I'm...
Forum: Keris Warung Kopi 1st September 2009, 03:46 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 12,677
Posted By tombstone777
Question Would appreciate help identifying a Kris

Hi all,

Just inherited a Kris (or Keris - what's the proper name?) and would very much appreciate help in identifying where it came from and maybe a few tips on restoring the pamor and the grip....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th August 2007, 03:54 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 8,318
Posted By tombstone777
Can someone make a guess?

Maybe somebody can make a guess at least at what this mark can stand for? I know that there are members here who are very knowledgeable about these weapons and their manufacture and I hope they can...
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