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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th February 2025, 04:39 AM
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Posted By kahnjar1
Just some observations regarding your Jezail,...

Just some observations regarding your Jezail, particularly the lock.
The upside down RRRs are not what one would expect to find on a "genuine" jezail. Also the cock is clearly hand made and very...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 9th February 2025, 04:59 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 187,604
Posted By kahnjar1
Thumbs up :):)

:):)
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 8th February 2025, 07:53 AM
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Posted By kahnjar1
Thank you for this Lee. Perhaps with your...

Thank you for this Lee. Perhaps with your clarification above as to what is acceptable for discussion, you could please address the question I raised above regarding Factory produced swords of fairly...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 8th February 2025, 02:06 AM
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Views: 187,604
Posted By kahnjar1
Thank you David for your patience regarding the...

Thank you David for your patience regarding the above discussions.
I would just like to clarify, and seek clarification on the following two points before I close my ramblings.
I use, and have...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 6th February 2025, 03:48 AM
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Posted By kahnjar1
NICE A friend of mine has one of these in full...

NICE A friend of mine has one of these in full operational order. The Lewis was used extensivly in WW2 also and was often twin mounted and used this way by (notibly) the Long Range Desert Group...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 6th February 2025, 03:45 AM
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Posted By kahnjar1
Thank you David. I am not in the business of...

Thank you David. I am not in the business of trying to stir up trouble or argue the views of the Moderators, but simply trying to point out that IMHO the Miscellaneous section conveys to me that it...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 5th February 2025, 08:10 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 187,604
Posted By kahnjar1
Yes I understood that Jim. As you have said,...

Yes I understood that Jim.
As you have said, the Forum is an excellent reference point and contains a wealth of knowledge. It would be a great loss if as a result of Members passing, that it was to...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 5th February 2025, 02:42 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 187,604
Posted By kahnjar1
Lightbulb :eek::eek:

:eek::eek:
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 5th February 2025, 01:38 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 187,604
Posted By kahnjar1
As an afterthought perhaps the Moderators would...

As an afterthought perhaps the Moderators would consider dropping off the word "Ethnographic" and simply call the section "Miscellania" which would solve the issue?
Stu
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 5th February 2025, 12:21 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 187,604
Posted By kahnjar1
This section of the Forum has always included non...

This section of the Forum has always included non weapons and as Jim says above, maybe a renaming of this section would be of help, and non weapons to be included even if they are not necessarily...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 4th February 2025, 09:21 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 187,604
Posted By kahnjar1
European Ethnic Groups

https://www.google.com/search?q=european+ethnic+groups&sca_esv=b71b87a039ad9bf1&source=hp&ei=6XSiZ4fpOfPE4-EPt66CGA&iflsig=ACkRmUkAAAAAZ6KC-TYGEoOkqg3E_3XluNF0Kg7yA3-A&ved=0ahUKEwjHgduj6qqLAxVz4jgGHTe...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 3rd February 2025, 09:11 PM
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Views: 187,604
Posted By kahnjar1
Some more photos and this time of German aircraft...

Some more photos and this time of German aircraft which probably fit with the Spandau better than the British ones. The Spandau guns (replicas in this case) can clearly be seen on the Fokker...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 3rd February 2025, 03:23 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 187,604
Posted By kahnjar1
Great models Jim. I used to make these as a kid,...

Great models Jim. I used to make these as a kid, but then there were not so many types available as there are now. Perhaps I should start again though I don't have much room to display them now.
Stu
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 3rd February 2025, 12:46 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 187,604
Posted By kahnjar1
Definately on topic! Those are guns and I guess...

Definately on topic! Those are guns and I guess they could well be called both antique and Ethnic since they originated in Germany. Some pics from a local airshow which probably are not out of place...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 2nd February 2025, 08:49 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 187,604
Posted By kahnjar1
What an amazing collection!! Here is a link...

What an amazing collection!!
Here is a link with info about the Lafayette Escadrille https://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/about-the-lafayette-escadrille.html
Stu
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st January 2025, 09:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 77,939
Posted By kahnjar1
Let me know how you get on:rolleyes:

Let me know how you get on:rolleyes:
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st January 2025, 02:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 77,939
Posted By kahnjar1
Suggest that if you are going to remove the...

Suggest that if you are going to remove the barrel that you FIRST remove the screw which looks to be holding the tang. Then CAREFULLY and GENTLY tap the bands along the barrel towards the muzzle end,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th January 2025, 03:47 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 77,939
Posted By kahnjar1
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=243...

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=24394
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=24388

Yes very likely of Sindi origin rather than Afghan. Above are links to a couple I once...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st January 2025, 07:20 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 77,939
Posted By kahnjar1
From the latest pics the barrel looks to be an...

From the latest pics the barrel looks to be an original one, but the fit is all wrong so could well not be the original one from the stock. The touch hole is too high from the bottom of the pan. Is...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th January 2025, 06:41 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 42,388
Posted By kahnjar1
Another nice Jambiya. Perhaps not quite the...

Another nice Jambiya. Perhaps not quite the quality of the other one, but still very nice. The hilt looks old also with some of the original silver pins still there.
Stu
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th January 2025, 08:45 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 77,939
Posted By kahnjar1
Afghan origin but COULD be assembled from parts....

Afghan origin but COULD be assembled from parts. Does the touch hole line up with the BOTTOM of the pan? This is usually a sign that it was assembled from parts. Barrel seems a bit short for a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th January 2025, 09:53 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 41,088
Posted By kahnjar1
Thumbs up I agree with the comments above, but if one is...

I agree with the comments above, but if one is buying something it is always wise either to know what you are looking at, or consult (in this case) the many reference books available on the subject....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th January 2025, 12:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 41,088
Posted By kahnjar1
With respect, it looks like a crude wall hanger...

With respect, it looks like a crude wall hanger decoration. What makes you think it is English....any proof marks or makers mark?
Stu
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 23rd December 2024, 04:48 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 14,689
Posted By kahnjar1
MERRY XMAS/HAPPY HOLIDAYS

To those who celebrate have a Merry Christmas.....and for those who do not, have a Happy Holiday.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 3rd December 2024, 10:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 13,788
Posted By kahnjar1
If I may be picky, they are COWRIE shells. Kauri...

If I may be picky, they are COWRIE shells. Kauri is a New Zealand tree.
Lovely necklaces though!
Stu
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