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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th October 2019, 06:34 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 38,192
Posted By kahnjar1
Hi Jim, I have placed it on the European Forum...

Hi Jim,
I have placed it on the European Forum so will see what turns up there.
Stu
Forum: European Armoury 10th October 2019, 04:19 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,901
Posted By kahnjar1
Blade marks on Tulwar sword

Can anyone please ID the blade marks on this Tulwar sword. Thought is that they are possibly of European origin, rather than from India.
Stu
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 10th October 2019, 04:16 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 38,192
Posted By kahnjar1
I will place for possible ID on the European...

I will place for possible ID on the European Forum and see what happens.
Stu
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th October 2019, 10:40 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 38,192
Posted By kahnjar1
....but the blade marks are quite different to...

....but the blade marks are quite different to mine.......
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th October 2019, 10:04 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 38,192
Posted By kahnjar1
Hi Jens, Do you mean the pic of the blade...

Hi Jens,
Do you mean the pic of the blade mark??? It is how it is on the blade.
Stu
Forum: European Armoury 9th October 2019, 03:26 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 34,608
Posted By kahnjar1
Well I forgot to post a pic of the replacement...

Well I forgot to post a pic of the replacement piece made by an engraver friend of mine. Better late than never I guess. A very close match and once the brass oxidizes it will fit with the original...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th October 2019, 08:41 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 31,409
Posted By kahnjar1
Thank you for the comments. I fully expected that...

Thank you for the comments. I fully expected that this sword was probably used primarily in a ceremonial roll, but I have no doubt that given the right circumstances it could also be used as a true...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th October 2019, 08:36 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 38,192
Posted By kahnjar1
Thank you Gentlemen for your comments....and YES...

Thank you Gentlemen for your comments....and YES I will clean the blade but have not at this stage had the time.
The blade marks interest me and hopefully someone might be able to positively...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th October 2019, 03:39 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 31,409
Posted By kahnjar1
QAJAR "REVIVAL" SWORD for Comment

Another snip from a local auction. I believe that these are popularly referred to as Qajar "revival" swords, and date from 19th century sometime. The blade is heavily decorated, and is both flexible...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th October 2019, 03:31 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 38,192
Posted By kahnjar1
Tulwar for comment

Just picked this up. Nice clean example of an Indian Tulwar with Koftgari to the hilt, and complete with a scabbard in good order. The blade has a shallow yalman to 20cm from the tip and is marked...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st October 2019, 08:43 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 36,161
Posted By kahnjar1
Another very nice addition to your collection....

Another very nice addition to your collection. Well done.
Stu
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th September 2019, 08:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,365
Posted By kahnjar1
Thanks for the link Kubur. Unfortunately the...

Thanks for the link Kubur. Unfortunately the blade on mine is well pitted so I can not see any marks.
Stu
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th September 2019, 03:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 12,365
Posted By kahnjar1
Knife for ID

What is this please? Bischaq? Kard? Origin?
Stu
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th September 2019, 09:13 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 29,467
Posted By kahnjar1
Here is an Omani gun belt I have in my...

Here is an Omani gun belt I have in my collection, complete with original foil 577/450 ammunition (plus some extras).
Stu
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th September 2019, 09:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 15,304
Posted By kahnjar1
I agree completely with the comments above. There...

I agree completely with the comments above. There are times I think when we all would like to "come across the table and shake someone" but holding back is the right thing to do.
It must be...
Forum: European Armoury 16th September 2019, 03:04 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 28,990
Posted By kahnjar1
Hi Fernando, I have no doubt that the details...

Hi Fernando,
I have no doubt that the details shown do not cover all variants of a particular lock type. Just posted to show that there are many different types of lock in existence.
I have checked...
Forum: European Armoury 15th September 2019, 09:49 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 28,990
Posted By kahnjar1
Hi Jim, Miquelet refers to the style of lock...

Hi Jim,
Miquelet refers to the style of lock and can be found in either flint or percussion.
Here is some info for you on various types/styles of locks.
Stu
Forum: European Armoury 15th September 2019, 07:26 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 28,990
Posted By kahnjar1
Miquelet Percussion Pistol for ID and Comment

Just acquired this nice little pistol. Barrel length approx 5" (13cm) with a smooth bore of approx 17mm. Overall approx 25cm.
There are no proof marks of any sort, but 17 is stamped on the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th September 2019, 07:57 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 52,074
Posted By kahnjar1
Hi Jim, You could place the details on the...

Hi Jim,
You could place the details on the Swap Forum I think without breaking the rules.
Stu
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th September 2019, 04:19 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 52,074
Posted By kahnjar1
Hi Jim, Do you have any info as to where this...

Hi Jim,
Do you have any info as to where this book is available......price etc?
Stu
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th September 2019, 09:34 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 47,590
Posted By kahnjar1
Hi Kubur, I agree with Teodor. This knife IMHO...

Hi Kubur,
I agree with Teodor. This knife IMHO has no regional connection with the one which a started this thread which has I think been positively identified as originating in Arabia. My pick as...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th September 2019, 08:54 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 26,004
Posted By kahnjar1
Direct Link to 2007 post by Ron

http://vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=4951
Here is the link to Ron's 2007 post mentioned above.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st September 2019, 07:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,962
Posted By kahnjar1
The white vinegar I use is the same as used for...

The white vinegar I use is the same as used for cooking and you buy it at your local Supermarket. To my knowledge it has no alcholic content.
You can either place the blade in a suitable trough to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st August 2019, 05:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,962
Posted By kahnjar1
All the cleaning I do on rust is using WHITE...

All the cleaning I do on rust is using WHITE VINEGAR. Soak the blade if you can in a piece of plastic pipe with one end plugged.
For results using white vinegar see here...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th August 2019, 10:08 PM
Replies: 121
Views: 212,371
Posted By kahnjar1
Thanks Kubur. I was hoping that (maybe) your gun...

Thanks Kubur. I was hoping that (maybe) your gun had some proof marks, but these are not.
As a guess only, I suspect that they are numbers which were on the parts before they were put together by...
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