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Does anyone know what these items are called?
I have across a few of these and many in photos but cannot figure out what their purpose i beyond that of a screwdriver and fire starter. I spoke with a Circassian bladesmith who told me the design with one long slot is for straightening or fixing any nicks in the blade of your shashka/kindjal. This makes sense for that particular design, but for the ones that have two smaller slots and the circular opening in the middle? Any help would be appreciated, any speculation would be welcome as well. |
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I believe they must be used as a tool for the miquelet lock and rifle in some way as well. The design was used all the way into the service of the Russian M1870 Berdan №2 where it's uses are more apparent.
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I understand that the part that is circled in red is used as a screwdriver, but I'm wondering about the part that is circled in yellow? And what is the proper name for these pieces in Russian or Caucasian languages?
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Unfortunately, I do not know how these screwdrivers are called in Russian and Caucasian languages. |
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A black powder muzzleloading enthusiast may know what these are.
The "hook" or right angle extension on one end might be some form of bullet starter. The hinged brass section of one of them looks a lot like a bullet starter, as it would not scar the bore. With the exception of the more refined machined version, where a separate piece is attached as a screwdriver blade, the other end on these does not look slim enough to be a screw driver. Is there a view from another angle? And why the ceremonial versions, and the one in a french fitted case? It is also possible this implement has nothing to do with weaponry. |
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One other thought- this item may have to do with preparing the cartridge in use-
Does one end of a sealed paper cartridge need to be punctured and the charge poured in the barrel? Is the hole to locate the tool over the ball, sitting on the end of the barrel, so more pressure can be applied to start it in the bore? A maintenance tool does not need to be carried close to hand at all times.. A fighting tool does. Just tossing some ideas out. This thing has a definite purpose, and it is likely the screwdriver is a ancillary function, not a primary one. |
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Image of screwdrivers among arms on gravestones from the Caucasus. Last edited by Turkoman.khan; 15th August 2023 at 08:11 AM. |
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Using a screwdriver.
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Thank you for the wonderful photos! Please post more. I still think due to the different designs that there must be some other functions.
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Photo Ossetian with a screwdriver on his belt. And several screwdrivers of different shapes. But judging by the opinion of researchers from the Caucasus, the form could be different, but the functionality is the same...
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the cutout slots in the tool could also be useful to get more leverage when put over a screw with a flat or winged head.
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btw that ossatian is a brave man, pointing his gun towards his own face.
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so much for my creative thoughts... the slot-hole-slot design would fit a winged nut perfectly but if there where none (not exactly, but alike) then I throw the towel :-)
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Best wishes Richard |
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