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23rd July 2010, 03:59 PM
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Location: netherlands
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Moukhala Rifle
Hello everybody!
I am new on this forum,my name is Martin Merks from the Netherlands. I have been a collector for almost 18 years now. I collect russian and islamic swords/weapons. Hereby I want to share with you this very nice and very long (180 cm) Moukhala rifle. I believe all parts of this rifle were completly made in Marrocco including the flintlock. The butt is made of a big piece of Ivory,and the stock is inlayed with small blood corals. Seems to me it was made for somekind of chief or other high tribesman. However I was wondering from what area it comes from and if some of you can tell memore about it. Great forum this is!! Rgds Martin Merks |
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23rd July 2010, 06:36 PM
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Arms Historian
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Thank you so much for posting this outstanding piece Martin!!!
I really dont know a great deal on these North African guns, but they are fascinating, and incredibly colorful. I am wondering about the significance of the corals imbedded in the butt, and have often seen coral as a decorative addition on Moroccan weapons. Can anyone please explain, is there any kind of talismanic or symbolic meaning? All best regards , Jim |
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23rd July 2010, 06:57 PM
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Lead Moderator European Armoury
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Hi Martin,
Welcome to the forum. Great Moukhala you got there. I hope the expert folks will tell you where about it comes from  .Fernando |
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23rd July 2010, 07:01 PM
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Well, I have no idea abour guns, but...
What is this strange sword you have on the wall, the one between the Nimcha and the 1881 Russian shashka ? Can I entice you to provide better pics? |
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23rd July 2010, 07:37 PM
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african short sword
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Hi Ariel Good eyes you have. I posted a new thread with pics. Rgds Martin |
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24th July 2010, 12:45 AM
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Location: Los Angeles
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Outstanding rifle!
Are you going to fire it? |
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26th July 2010, 08:59 AM
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Location: The Netherlands
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Welkom
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Welkom op het forum! Vr. Groet, Maurice |
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