Afghan Jezail With ALL Possibles!

AJ1356 · 22nd July 2015, 04:02 AM

That is a very nice jezail, and the cherrie on top is all the little tools and what not, very awesome. Some of those peices like the belt and the attachments are a rarity, and I had not seen them all together like this before.

kahnjar1 · 22nd July 2015, 08:53 AM

Now that is a beautiful set. Those mystery bits have been subject of discussion before http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=13900
No conclusive decision was made then either. The large hooks I THINK are for hanging the larger type Afghani flask, and I have attached a pic of one. There is a metal link on the back of these flasks which must be designed to hang on something....maybe those hooks.
Stu

trenchwarfare · 22nd July 2015, 06:11 PM

I think the hooks are as stated, for hanging the flasks, and/or other uses. Such as hanging a sword, in the "regain" position. The curved, decorated horn thingies, could be just decoration, or for tying something off. The two metal tools are easy. The one shaped like a boat anchor, is a screwdriver, for removing the lock screws. The other, is for tightening, or loosening the hammer jaws. I discovered, that the turned wood thing, is hollow, with a partition in the middle. Both ends are plugged with a removable plug. One side has a brass band. I think it is a flask for shot. Two different sizes. The band indicates which is which. Looks like it was attached between the two other flasks. The little pouch on the sling, has cloth patches in it. With all the gee-gaws, this rig had to be for a mounted man. Add a sword, knife, and riding crop... Will take better pictures this evening, when the light is favorable.

kahnjar1 · 22nd July 2015, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by trenchwarfare

I think the hooks are as stated, for hanging the flasks, and/or other uses. Such as hanging a sword, in the "regain" position. The curved, decorated horn thingies, could be just decoration, or for tying something off. The two metal tools are easy. The one shaped like a boat anchor, is a screwdriver, for removing the lock screws. The other, is for tightening, or loosening the hammer jaws. I discovered, that the turned wood thing, is hollow, with a partition in the middle. Both ends are plugged with a removable plug. One side has a brass band. I think it is a flask for shot. Two different sizes. The band indicates which is which. Looks like it was attached between the two other flasks. The little pouch on the sling, has cloth patches in it. With all the gee-gaws, this rig had to be for a mounted man. Add a sword, knife, and riding crop... Will take better pictures this evening, when the light is favorable.

Hi Trenchwarfare
No..... the thing shaped like an anchor is not a screwdriver, but is in fact what is known as a flint knapper/hammer, for shaping/chipping flints, though I guess the "blade" end could be used as a screwdriver if needed. Check the linked thread I gave you at post #3 and you will see three of these attached to the belt shown there, and also the larger flask hanging on one of those hooks.
Your two part wooden "thing" I am almost certain is/are flasks of some sort. I have seen single ones for sale on Ebay.
Stu

mrcjgscott · 22nd July 2015, 08:51 PM

Hello Trenchwarfare,

Many thanks for sharing this brilliant set, certainly the only one I have ever seen!

Kind regards,

Chris

archer · 23rd July 2015, 04:34 AM

Hi, I've been told the hooks are for swords, etc. I have a similar horn tool i suspected might have been used to hold a match it has a charred area. Seeing two with a flint action doesn't help that guess, My kamar seemed to be partially pieced together so I'd love to know it's true use. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=13900 Quite a neat collection. Steve

ward · 23rd July 2015, 02:45 PM

I have a 2 or 3 of these on various belts. Made off horn with brass inlay. I do not think they are sword hangers, to awkward. I wondered I they were for hanging game or for some reason tying the reins of a horse.

22nd July 2015, 08:53 AM	#2
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,786	Now that is a beautiful set. Those mystery bits have been subject of discussion before http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=13900 No conclusive decision was made then either. The large hooks I THINK are for hanging the larger type Afghani flask, and I have attached a pic of one. There is a metal link on the back of these flasks which must be designed to hang on something....maybe those hooks. Stu Attached Images

23rd July 2015, 04:34 AM	#6
archer Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 373	Kamar tools Hi, I've been told the hooks are for swords, etc. I have a similar horn tool i suspected might have been used to hold a match it has a charred area. Seeing two with a flint action doesn't help that guess, My kamar seemed to be partially pieced together so I'd love to know it's true use. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=13900 Quite a neat collection. Steve

22nd July 2015, 04:02 AM	#1
AJ1356 Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Nashville Posts: 317	That is a very nice jezail, and the cherrie on top is all the little tools and what not, very awesome. Some of those peices like the belt and the attachments are a rarity, and I had not seen them all together like this before.

22nd July 2015, 06:11 PM	#3
trenchwarfare Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 385	I think the hooks are as stated, for hanging the flasks, and/or other uses. Such as hanging a sword, in the "regain" position. The curved, decorated horn thingies, could be just decoration, or for tying something off. The two metal tools are easy. The one shaped like a boat anchor, is a screwdriver, for removing the lock screws. The other, is for tightening, or loosening the hammer jaws. I discovered, that the turned wood thing, is hollow, with a partition in the middle. Both ends are plugged with a removable plug. One side has a brass band. I think it is a flask for shot. Two different sizes. The band indicates which is which. Looks like it was attached between the two other flasks. The little pouch on the sling, has cloth patches in it. With all the gee-gaws, this rig had to be for a mounted man. Add a sword, knife, and riding crop... Will take better pictures this evening, when the light is favorable.

22nd July 2015, 08:51 PM	#5
mrcjgscott Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 189	Hello Trenchwarfare, Many thanks for sharing this brilliant set, certainly the only one I have ever seen! Kind regards, Chris

23rd July 2015, 02:45 PM	#7
ward Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 637	I have a 2 or 3 of these on various belts. Made off horn with brass inlay. I do not think they are sword hangers, to awkward. I wondered I they were for hanging game or for some reason tying the reins of a horse.