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Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 24th August 2017, 07:53 AM

Reference;
A. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=19883
B. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ghlight=FUTILA
C. http://www.omanisilver.com/contents/...Matchlock.html
D. https://books.google.com.om/books?id...20guns&f=false

I add here the conjecture over the origin of the Omani Gun Barrels which I wrote before ..."I note how much of an Omani Item the abu futtila actually is...or isn't. The barrel which makes up about 90% of the object is usually either European or Persian but the woodwork is probably acacia (Thorn Tree) common in Oman. Perhaps the only other Omani item may be the wrap round skin which is said to be wolf skin but could be that or something similar...and carries something of a Talismanic effect ( Although I agree that it is a sensible protection against the butt being destroyed slowly by the burning gunpowder which would eventually weaken the butt)...as does the moon shape Talahiq not only in shape but using silver as the material with hints/highlights of gold (or brass it is the same effect) There is a strong thought that the Talahiq was largely Talismanic and not actually used as a powder flask but worn only as protection. To some extent that is reflected in the fact that early Talahiq had iron springs whilst later items were of silver... It is something worth examining perhaps at a later date..."

~ and to which I add that it could be that these barrels are Indian perhaps from Scinde. So I am looking at that problem as we speak...

Ibrahiim al Balooshi.

24th August 2017, 07:53 AM	#33
Ibrahiim al Balooshi Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buraimi Oman, on the border with the UAE Posts: 4,408	Reference; A. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=19883 B. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ghlight=FUTILA C. http://www.omanisilver.com/contents/...Matchlock.html D. https://books.google.com.om/books?id...20guns&f=false I add here the conjecture over the origin of the Omani Gun Barrels which I wrote before ..."I note how much of an Omani Item the abu futtila actually is...or isn't. The barrel which makes up about 90% of the object is usually either European or Persian but the woodwork is probably acacia (Thorn Tree) common in Oman. Perhaps the only other Omani item may be the wrap round skin which is said to be wolf skin but could be that or something similar...and carries something of a Talismanic effect ( Although I agree that it is a sensible protection against the butt being destroyed slowly by the burning gunpowder which would eventually weaken the butt)...as does the moon shape Talahiq not only in shape but using silver as the material with hints/highlights of gold (or brass it is the same effect) There is a strong thought that the Talahiq was largely Talismanic and not actually used as a powder flask but worn only as protection. To some extent that is reflected in the fact that early Talahiq had iron springs whilst later items were of silver... It is something worth examining perhaps at a later date..." ~ and to which I add that it could be that these barrels are Indian perhaps from Scinde. So I am looking at that problem as we speak... Ibrahiim al Balooshi. Last edited by Ibrahiim al Balooshi; 24th August 2017 at 09:37 AM.