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Forum: European Armoury 5th October 2021, 06:53 AM
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Posted By tscheidt
Turkish Flintlock?

I've seen similar weapons on here. I purchased this at an auction for an old couple here in Canada. Not sure how or where he got them. Hoping to learn what I can and see if there are any identifying...
Forum: European Armoury 19th September 2021, 09:26 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 35,301
Posted By tscheidt
Questioning your Genius, prove me wrong:-)

1. Would the original configuration, before conversion have been more like the gun style during his era?

2. I took the Turkish flintlock I have and did some measuring. If the connection points...
Forum: European Armoury 3rd September 2021, 09:11 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 35,301
Posted By tscheidt
This is super frustrating. I asked the Ebert guy...

This is super frustrating. I asked the Ebert guy about the general consensus and got this. Not sure if it helps or hurts my search. Instead of originally thinking I knew a few facts....I now have...
Forum: European Armoury 3rd September 2021, 12:23 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 35,301
Posted By tscheidt
It took me until now to realize that I was the...

It took me until now to realize that I was the one you were calling Larry 🙂.

Yes I have. 🙄.....guess I was just hoping to get every possible drop of info possible. Was hoping for a more fun...
Forum: European Armoury 2nd September 2021, 02:55 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 35,301
Posted By tscheidt
Looking closer around the signature on both sides...

Looking closer around the signature on both sides the letters are greatly worn down where the cut off parts were. To the point of barely carved on one side. Not sure if relevant but thought I'd...
Forum: European Armoury 31st August 2021, 08:15 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 35,301
Posted By tscheidt
Let me know if you need diff ones

Let me know if you need diff ones
Forum: European Armoury 31st August 2021, 07:53 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 35,301
Posted By tscheidt
On it. I'll take some closer up pics as well.. ...

On it. I'll take some closer up pics as well.. love the help....makes me think there is hope to solve this mystery 😀
Forum: European Armoury 31st August 2021, 08:20 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 35,301
Posted By tscheidt
I looked in better lighting and it appears that...

I looked in better lighting and it appears that the people tied to the pole are wearing some sort of turban with feathers? coming from the center above the forehead.
Forum: European Armoury 31st August 2021, 07:58 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 35,301
Posted By tscheidt
So it seems this is pretty much 99% confirmed...

So it seems this is pretty much 99% confirmed that it is made between 1710 and 1740 by Joseph Ebert of the Ebert gunmaker family.

So the initials in the hilt?

The depiction of the two people...
Forum: European Armoury 31st August 2021, 07:43 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 35,301
Posted By tscheidt
https://dict.hinkhoj.com/aprag-meaning-in-hindi.wo...

https://dict.hinkhoj.com/aprag-meaning-in-hindi.words

I could be off on all that translation and have now seen numerous reasons why it is likely made in Prague. The Ebert timeline etc. So it...
Forum: European Armoury 24th August 2021, 01:43 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 35,301
Posted By tscheidt
Can I somehow change the title to Joseph Ebert...

Can I somehow change the title to
Joseph Ebert gun early 18th century, made in Czechoslovakia.
Forum: European Armoury 24th August 2021, 01:38 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 35,301
Posted By tscheidt
Apparently a part of the line of Ebert gun makers

Apparently a part of the line of Ebert gun makers
Forum: European Armoury 24th August 2021, 01:35 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 35,301
Posted By tscheidt
I think you are trying to read too much into some...

I think you are trying to read too much into some aspects of the gun, the early engravers were very creative but their goal was to decorate not record historical events particularly although that did...
Forum: European Armoury 23rd August 2021, 10:06 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 35,301
Posted By tscheidt
On both sides of the weapon. But I've seen that...

On both sides of the weapon. But I've seen that kehlner wording or name somewhere in relation to the Ebert name I think. ?
Forum: European Armoury 23rd August 2021, 10:02 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 35,301
Posted By tscheidt
That's where I got lost. I originally thought it...

That's where I got lost. I originally thought it was a depiction of England in a power position over India etc. But the Aprag sent me to the rebellion. However, if the Aprag means where it was...
Forum: European Armoury 23rd August 2021, 09:57 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 35,301
Posted By tscheidt
Interesting you say that. I recieved this reply...

Interesting you say that. I recieved this reply from someone who specializes in Ebert guns.


My first impression of the gun is that it was originally a Flintlock (notice the root of the cut off...
Forum: European Armoury 22nd August 2021, 07:27 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 35,301
Posted By tscheidt
In these pics you can see the name etc.

In these pics you can see the name etc.
Forum: European Armoury 22nd August 2021, 07:10 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 35,301
Posted By tscheidt
Thanks Pete. There are so many striking...

Thanks Pete. There are so many striking similarities but then so many questions?

Who is Joseph. MR initials etc. New pics have greater detail. I screwed up my photo sizing and it made copies...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd August 2021, 07:39 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,313
Posted By tscheidt
TURKISH WEAPON?

Received this through an auction but have been unable to identify many specifics. There was a forum on here with some nearly identical pictures. That is how I ended up here :-)
Forum: European Armoury 22nd August 2021, 07:33 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 35,301
Posted By tscheidt
As soon as I have editing permission I can fix...

As soon as I have editing permission I can fix it. Uploaded a bunch more.
Forum: European Armoury 22nd August 2021, 07:32 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 35,301
Posted By tscheidt
more pics

Here are more detailed pics. Sorry for the original post. Hope someone can help.


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Forum: European Armoury 22nd August 2021, 02:08 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 35,301
Posted By tscheidt
I'll do that right away. I had to shrink them...

I'll do that right away. I had to shrink them quite a bit so I'll figure out and upload shortly I had it all on Google drive at 108 mp so it's been a challenge to shrink 🙂
Forum: European Armoury 21st August 2021, 07:34 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 35,301
Posted By tscheidt
Joseph Ebert gun early 18th century, made in Czechoslovakia

First, I am super excited to be here. I have been looking at how helpful everyone is to each other here, and any arguments are just fact based and intellectual instead of what I find on Reddit:-). ...
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