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Shakethetrees · 19th July 2015, 05:24 AM

[/QUOTE] The 'Poonah' horse is a fascinating unit among the very exciting study of the colorful cavalry regiments of the British Raj. When I first began collecting swords back in the 60s it was all about the British cavalry swords, and soon focused on these native regiments. Most intriguing are the hybrid weapons such as tulwars with British blades etc.

The 'Great Game' indeed was a culmination of world powers in this 'cockpit of Europe' in the 19th century, which had echoed the same kinds of conflicts through the centuries there in these Central Asian regions. As well noted, it continues as we speak, and I have had a son; son in law and grandson, all having served in Afghanistan over the past decade. I could never have imagined that when I began studying these regions almost 50 years ago!

'Shake the Trees'....absolutely outstanding data, well researched and presented...thank you!

Best regards,
Jim[/QUOTE]

Thanks, Jim, this pistol has been so fascinating I can't put down! In some ways, it's not necessarily what I collect, but the history is so engrossing, with still much to be uncovered, I just keep going. And, it's such a pretty, well thought out design to boot, and evocative of a lost romantic era!

I will create a new thread when I get more.

19th July 2015, 05:24 AM	#8
Shakethetrees Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 363	[/QUOTE] The 'Poonah' horse is a fascinating unit among the very exciting study of the colorful cavalry regiments of the British Raj. When I first began collecting swords back in the 60s it was all about the British cavalry swords, and soon focused on these native regiments. Most intriguing are the hybrid weapons such as tulwars with British blades etc. The 'Great Game' indeed was a culmination of world powers in this 'cockpit of Europe' in the 19th century, which had echoed the same kinds of conflicts through the centuries there in these Central Asian regions. As well noted, it continues as we speak, and I have had a son; son in law and grandson, all having served in Afghanistan over the past decade. I could never have imagined that when I began studying these regions almost 50 years ago! 'Shake the Trees'....absolutely outstanding data, well researched and presented...thank you! Best regards, Jim[/QUOTE] Thanks, Jim, this pistol has been so fascinating I can't put down! In some ways, it's not necessarily what I collect, but the history is so engrossing, with still much to be uncovered, I just keep going. And, it's such a pretty, well thought out design to boot, and evocative of a lost romantic era! I will create a new thread when I get more.