In Conversation with Jim McDougall — A Great Beginning to the Interview Genre

Turkoman.khan · 21st October 2025, 07:18 PM

Dear Jim,

I believe all members of this wonderful forum deeply appreciate your decades of dedication and the tremendous energy you’ve invested throughout your life in the study of Arms and Armour.

On a personal note, I’d like to encourage all members — who, I’m sure, share my great respect for you — to express their opinions in this thread about who they would like to see interviewed next.

From my side, I would love to see an interview with Jens Nordlunde, who published the remarkable book A Passion for Indian Arms nearly ten years ago. I was lucky enough to acquire a copy from a third party — truly a great piece of work.

Perhaps now is the time to give a global audience a glimpse into the story behind this fabulous collection and the passion that inspired it. I’m sure there are wonderful, unpublished stories still waiting to be told — and in my opinion, this would be the perfect moment to share them with the world.

Gentlemen, your turn now!

Battara · 22nd October 2025, 03:18 AM

Oh I count Jim not only a rare and greatly prized resource, but also a good natured and honest gentleman whom I am honored to be acquainted. We are lucky to have him here on our little forum!

Ian · 22nd October 2025, 08:13 PM

Completely agree. This site's "Arms Historian" is a true gentleman and scholar. Jim has helped so many of us here to understand the arms of cultures around the globe. A remarkable contribution to the field of arms and armor collecting.

Jim McDougall · 23rd October 2025, 02:03 AM

Ian and Jose, in a rare occasion I am lost for words, and cannot thank you enough for such kind words! All I can say is that the sentiments are very mutual, and we've all worked together to make this little forum great

TVV · 27th October 2025, 08:30 PM

While I am still yet to meet Jim, and hopefully will one day, here is an article that gives us a glimpse into the legend:

https://objet.art/as/articles/68c95d7d9dc219f9828d9739

21st October 2025, 07:18 PM	#1
Turkoman.khan Member Join Date: Apr 2023 Posts: 132	Dear Jim, I believe all members of this wonderful forum deeply appreciate your decades of dedication and the tremendous energy you’ve invested throughout your life in the study of Arms and Armour. On a personal note, I’d like to encourage all members — who, I’m sure, share my great respect for you — to express their opinions in this thread about who they would like to see interviewed next. From my side, I would love to see an interview with Jens Nordlunde, who published the remarkable book A Passion for Indian Arms nearly ten years ago. I was lucky enough to acquire a copy from a third party — truly a great piece of work. Perhaps now is the time to give a global audience a glimpse into the story behind this fabulous collection and the passion that inspired it. I’m sure there are wonderful, unpublished stories still waiting to be told — and in my opinion, this would be the perfect moment to share them with the world. Gentlemen, your turn now!

22nd October 2025, 03:18 AM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,362	Oh I count Jim not only a rare and greatly prized resource, but also a good natured and honest gentleman whom I am honored to be acquainted. We are lucky to have him here on our little forum!

22nd October 2025, 08:13 PM	#3
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,598	Completely agree. This site's "Arms Historian" is a true gentleman and scholar. Jim has helped so many of us here to understand the arms of cultures around the globe. A remarkable contribution to the field of arms and armor collecting.

23rd October 2025, 02:03 AM	#4
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,718	Ian and Jose, in a rare occasion I am lost for words, and cannot thank you enough for such kind words! All I can say is that the sentiments are very mutual, and we've all worked together to make this little forum great

27th October 2025, 08:30 PM	#5
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,735	While I am still yet to meet Jim, and hopefully will one day, here is an article that gives us a glimpse into the legend: https://objet.art/as/articles/68c95d7d9dc219f9828d9739