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			I am preparing to go to Israel.  I will be mostly in Jerusalem.  I wonder if there are reputable dealers in antique weapons there that members of this forum would recommend I seek out. 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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			Artzi Yarom: Oriental Arms. 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	He is in Haifa, but it is only 1-5-2 h drive from Jerusalem.  | 
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			I think his son Avner has a shop in either Jerusalem or Tel Aviv.  
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	Look up Oriental Arms on the net and email them for info.  | 
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			I did try to contact Artzi.  No reply.
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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			Ain't no military secret:-) 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	Here it is, straight from their front page, open to everyone: Postal address: Oriental-Arms Ltd. P.O.Box 55293 Denia A Haifa 34980, Israel Telephone: Artzi: +972-51-581101 Avner: +972-68-661377  | 
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			Avner is the one having a "real" shop, not Artzi who only has a virtual shop. 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	The shop is in Jaffa (next to Tel-Aviv). Send him a mail. Michael  | 
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			I just re sent you my rply fom April 29 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	Please contac me too 050 7581101  | 
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			Hope to speak to you soon.
		 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
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			Note: of course Jerusalem is a wonderful experience as a whole, but it is full of "antique tourist traps" with just a bunch of legit antiquities stores, working with license, premium prices. 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	It is WELL WORTH the trouble to travel one hour from Jerusalem to Tel-Aviv/Jaffa. Old Jaffa has been under extensive renovations (and still is), especially the antique harbor area, with 17th century buildings. There is a very large 'suk' style flea market, naturally with fakes but also some real bargains. Avner's shop is located in one of the best spots on a high hill in the middle of the old city (Kedumim square). Appetizer: http://images.photolight.co.il/photo...-08/176337.jpg http://www.322.info/nachman/wp-conte...417_resize.jpg http://images.photolight.co.il/photo...-21/216394.jpg http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...ent_Square.JPG  | 
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			Artzi was so kind as to welcome us at his home.  After excellent coffee and cheesecake he let me look through some of the items he had on hand.  I choose the two pieces pictured.  I have since ordered 4 more, a katar and three Jambiyas.
		 
		
		
		
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