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|  9th May 2008, 08:57 PM | #1 | 
| Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: tennessee 
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				 |  Afghan powder measure 
			
			Im currently located in Afghanistan and found this powder measure. I have been collecting these as well as original powder flasks, bullet molds and various edged weapons since I have been here. I was wondering if any experts had any info on this thing.
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|  10th May 2008, 01:58 AM | #2 | 
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			Hi, wellcome to the Forum, In this link you will find discussions on this type of things, as well as members who know a lot about them ... as also about jezails. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=6310 Give it some time, you will eventually have some answers to your questions. Fernando | 
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|  10th May 2008, 02:34 PM | #3 | 
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			Nice piece definatly afghan probaly 1st 2nd afghan war. These are generally one of many items attached to a gunners ammunition belt. Have you picked up any complete belts? I would be interested in seeing them. Afghan pieces usually have 3 large influnces persian indian and english
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|  12th May 2008, 07:53 PM | #4 | 
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			thanks for the info. I have seen numerous complete belts but haven picked any up. I can take some pics for you and post them when I get the opprotunity.
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|  13th May 2008, 12:39 PM | #5 | 
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			Yes I would be interested in seeing pics
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