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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th August 2023, 12:07 PM
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Posted By cyten
Sure, the silver ones are decorative. However,...

Sure, the silver ones are decorative. However, take a look at the first post, there many made from Iron and Steel and utilitarian
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th August 2023, 09:36 AM
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Views: 89,966
Posted By cyten
Surely these slots served some purpose?

Surely these slots served some purpose?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th August 2023, 09:51 AM
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Views: 89,966
Posted By cyten
I believe they must be used as a tool for the...

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...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th August 2023, 09:48 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 89,966
Posted By cyten
Caucasian Belt Multi-Tools?

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...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th August 2023, 11:39 AM
Replies: 546
Views: 2,344,063
Posted By cyten
I also asked a local friend here in Armenia and...

I also asked a local friend here in Armenia and was told they were more likely Laz than Kurds, but I'm not an expert in this
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th August 2023, 02:39 PM
Replies: 546
Views: 2,344,063
Posted By cyten
Laz men with "Black Sea Yataghans"

Laz men with "Black Sea Yataghans"
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th July 2023, 07:23 AM
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Posted By cyten
Northern Albanians

Northern Albanians
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 6th June 2023, 02:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,094
Posted By cyten
A few more photos since the pistol is in my...

A few more photos since the pistol is in my possession now. I’m fairly certain the barrel is one of those manufactured in Bakhchysarai for a Dagestani pistol and the lock from either a Tancica or...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th May 2023, 01:54 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 6,094
Posted By cyten
Balkan/Caucasian Frankenstein Pistol

Picked up this mishmash recently. Seems to be a Balkan Miquelet lock with Caucasian/Crimean barrel in a new made stock trying to emulate something from the west.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th May 2023, 01:37 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 24,666
Posted By cyten
Thank you for the clarification, always welcome...

Thank you for the clarification, always welcome new information
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd May 2023, 08:56 AM
Replies: 546
Views: 2,344,063
Posted By cyten
Kabardino-Balkaria 1913 Svaneti ...

Kabardino-Balkaria 1913

Svaneti

Karachay-Cherkessia
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd May 2023, 08:49 AM
Replies: 546
Views: 2,344,063
Posted By cyten
They say it's so you cant set it down until...

They say it's so you cant set it down until you've finished your drink!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd May 2023, 08:45 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 23,569
Posted By cyten
I agree, the average hunter or shepherd only...

I agree, the average hunter or shepherd only needs prime maybe a couple times if they get lucky/unlucky
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th April 2023, 10:04 PM
Replies: 546
Views: 2,344,063
Posted By cyten
Sharpening Kindjals in Ganja, Azerbaijan

Sharpening Kindjals in Ganja, Azerbaijan
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th April 2023, 09:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 9,512
Posted By cyten
the engraving style doesnt look familiar to any...

the engraving style doesnt look familiar to any Caucasian style I have seen. Interesting piece
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th January 2023, 06:38 AM
Replies: 546
Views: 2,344,063
Posted By cyten
Caucasian man and his Kindjal

Caucasian man and his Kindjal
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th January 2023, 12:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,160
Posted By cyten
This is certainly a possibility, and there is...

This is certainly a possibility, and there is another example of a one lock/double barrel from the Caucasus
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th January 2023, 01:07 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,160
Posted By cyten
I have now come across another example from a...

I have now come across another example from a private collection in Sweden. Strange enough is a double barrel Khirimi, but this only uses one miquelet lock. I assume it touches off both barrels...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th January 2023, 01:04 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,160
Posted By cyten
Double Barrel Caucasian Miquelet Khirimi

A few years ago, an interesting Khirimi was sold at auction in the USA. A double barrel gun, the first I've seen or heard of.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th January 2023, 01:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 33,339
Posted By cyten
Here in the Caucasus, there are many of these new...

Here in the Caucasus, there are many of these new made kindjals available in flea markets and tourist areas. Some are even purposely aged to look like antiques. But it is also quite possible to find...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 8th January 2023, 03:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 17,305
Posted By cyten
As I understand it, Dzeferdar means to be...

As I understand it, Dzeferdar means to be "decorated, bejeweled, etc" and in the photo GP posted, the gun is labeled as "Čibuklija" which to my understanding is essentially an undecorated Dzeferdar,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd January 2023, 01:53 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 17,305
Posted By cyten
not familiar to anyone?

not familiar to anyone?
Forum: European Armoury 30th December 2022, 05:49 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 10,104
Posted By cyten
1601 Dutch Matchlock Patent

Recently uncovered from the Dutch archives, a patent for a new kind of musket manufacture from 1601. Perhaps the oldest firearm patent to date. What it is for exactly, I dont know Speculate it is for...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th December 2022, 08:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 24,183
Posted By cyten
Where? Take a look at the third photo, I dont see...

Where? Take a look at the third photo, I dont see anything to secure
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th December 2022, 03:22 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 24,183
Posted By cyten
no bolster, drum, or nipple visible and the...

no bolster, drum, or nipple visible and the frizzen still intact.
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