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19th September 2009, 01:06 AM
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Tirri shows an example with silver bands and inlay "of Yemeni and Arabian provenance" on page 90.
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19th September 2009, 01:47 AM
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Here's the one you mention
Hi Gene,
This one from Oman, cal 577/450. Stu |
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19th September 2009, 05:37 AM
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The pictures in Elgood are small and the detail is not great, but here they are, just for reference.
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19th September 2009, 05:26 PM
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wakefield & co
Similar "Martini"
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19th September 2009, 09:24 PM
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Thats the babies!
 Gonna have another look at the 'fixer upper' that I've been offered and will report back. Can you guys supply any more background on yours? Lovely pieces BTW. |
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19th September 2009, 10:38 PM
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Quote:
Your header states Wakefield & Co. Is the rifle marked with makers name, and does it have proof marks? Also the side of the action with scroll engraving suggests a "civilian" version. The forewood also appears to have been shortened. This would normally be full length on a military version. I am somewhat interested to know if it still has proof marks etc, as most of the rifles found in arabian tribal hands were either stolen from armouries, or copied. In my opinion, either way, the marks were not usually present. What is the caliber? Regards Stuart |
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20th September 2009, 12:26 AM
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Kahnjar just back from pub will try to answer you tomorrow .
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20th September 2009, 11:37 AM
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Hi guys ,i would call mine a carbine size there are no proof marks .I think the metal work may have been shiped there because the woodwork is "native" the bore is roughly 9mm .Maybe someone could translate script .
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