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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th September 2024, 03:01 AM
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Posted By cyten
Balkan / Ottoman pieces for discussion

Turkish Shishane, this example, with a .54 caliber damascus barrel, is the only rifled gun in the bunch. Also, probably the plainest example I've ever seen.

Kariophili dated 1846

Albanian Rat...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th July 2024, 01:29 PM
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Views: 19,437
Posted By cyten
I have seen this noted on the littlegun.be site...

I have seen this noted on the littlegun.be site with no citation.
Looking into the Encyclopedia Bresciana, Sperandio Mutti is listed as an arms maker working in Gardone Val Trompia in 1848. There is...
Forum: European Armoury 27th June 2024, 10:33 PM
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Posted By cyten
Today I was in the Luigi Marzoli Arms Collection...

Today I was in the Luigi Marzoli Arms Collection in Bresica, Italy and spotted an identical horse stamp on a barrel of a blunderbuss. The display suggested this was a Brescian makers mark.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th June 2024, 09:28 AM
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Views: 14,293
Posted By cyten
I personally believe these were for carrying...

I personally believe these were for carrying grease or oiled rags based on what I've heard from collectors in Bulgaria, Turkey, and the Caucasus. The author of "Turkish Weapons" and "Weapons of the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th May 2024, 08:04 PM
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Views: 16,329
Posted By cyten
Congratulations on your acquisition! Very nice,...

Congratulations on your acquisition! Very nice, I'm heading back to Armenia in a couple weeks, I'll have to check this museum, because the one in Republic Square only had one Shishane and then some...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th May 2024, 08:02 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 13,553
Posted By cyten
A lot of views but no comment, or guess?

A lot of views but no comment, or guess?
Forum: European Armoury 7th May 2024, 07:42 PM
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Views: 26,949
Posted By cyten
I cannot say what the horse stamp is exactly,...

I cannot say what the horse stamp is exactly, though they are mentioned in "Weapons of the People of the Caucasus" by Astvatsaturyan, but it is written that the source is unknown. It is a nice...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd April 2024, 03:58 AM
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Views: 13,553
Posted By cyten
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd April 2024, 03:29 AM
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Views: 13,553
Posted By cyten
Here are some barrel markings if anyone has any...

Here are some barrel markings if anyone has any information, please share it.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd April 2024, 03:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 13,553
Posted By cyten
Greek Kariophili dated 1846

Picked this up recently, 31.5 inch smoothbore barrel, unsure of caliber because the crown is damaged and needs to be repaired before a measurement can be taken, but appears close to 12ga when...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th January 2024, 09:44 PM
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Views: 4,028
Posted By cyten
neither miquelet nor jezail, but a snaphaunce...

neither miquelet nor jezail, but a snaphaunce from North Africa. I dont know exactly what this is called, i dont think Moukhala or Kabyle but some others more versed will come in. Congrats on the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th January 2024, 10:28 AM
Replies: 500
Views: 1,155,064
Posted By cyten
India

India
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 7th January 2024, 12:49 PM
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Views: 52,820
Posted By cyten
One with provenance: A 16th century example that...

One with provenance: A 16th century example that belonged to Bogdan Yakoblevich Belsky
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 3rd January 2024, 04:18 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 52,820
Posted By cyten
Just adding to the reference

Just adding to the reference
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd January 2024, 11:01 AM
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Views: 1,155,064
Posted By cyten
Maharaja Ranjor Singh of Ajaigarh

Maharaja Ranjor Singh of Ajaigarh
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th December 2023, 09:33 AM
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Posted By cyten
Tangiers

Tangiers
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th October 2023, 10:17 AM
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Views: 7,660
Posted By cyten
There was one in the Istanbul museum however, it...

There was one in the Istanbul museum however, it is in the photo above^
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th October 2023, 10:17 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,660
Posted By cyten
I’ve heard from an acquaintance in Turkey that...

I’ve heard from an acquaintance in Turkey that these were referred to as “Zeytuni” as well. The only thing is, I don’t see any Armenian influence in them other than the sun wheel engravings on the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd September 2023, 12:38 PM
Replies: 500
Views: 1,155,064
Posted By cyten
Gunsmiths in Bethlehem 1890's

Gunsmiths in Bethlehem 1890's
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th August 2023, 08:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 17,198
Posted By cyten
It certainly seems to fit!

It certainly seems to fit!
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th August 2023, 09:33 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 17,198
Posted By cyten
Thank you for the wonderful photos! Please post...

Thank you for the wonderful photos! Please post more. I still think due to the different designs that there must be some other functions.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th August 2023, 09:31 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 17,198
Posted By cyten
interesting speculation, hadn't considered a...

interesting speculation, hadn't considered a short starter, but I'm not sure. The slots could also possibly be used for lacing the leather belt through for... some purpose?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th August 2023, 03:13 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 17,198
Posted By cyten
I understand that the part that is circled in red...

I understand that the part that is circled in red is used as a screwdriver, but I'm wondering about the part that is circled in yellow? And what is the proper name for these pieces in Russian or...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th August 2023, 12:07 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 17,198
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
Replies: 22
Views: 17,198
Posted By cyten
Surely these slots served some purpose?

Surely these slots served some purpose?
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