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Forum: European Armoury Today, 06:36 AM
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Posted By kahnjar1
R I P

R I P Fernando. Our email conversations over the years were a bright star in a sometimes otherwise dull world.
Stu
Forum: European Armoury Today, 06:32 AM
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Posted By kahnjar1
11.11.11

Once again Armistice Day rolls around. On the 11th day of the 11th Month at 11am the guns fell silent.
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM
Forum: Swap Forum 22nd October 2024, 05:39 AM
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Posted By kahnjar1
Sensible offers??

Sensible offers??
Forum: Swap Forum 20th October 2024, 08:59 PM
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Posted By kahnjar1
Now US$295 INCL SHIPPING

Reduced to US$295 INCLUDING SHIPPING
Forum: Swap Forum 18th October 2024, 02:17 AM
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Posted By kahnjar1
THE ARMS OF GREECE and her BALKAN NEIGHBOURS by ROBERT ELGOOD

A most informative and well illustrated book by Robert Elgood.
The Arms of Greece and her Balkan Neighbours published in 2009.
In excellent condition, hard cover and dustjacket.
US$310 INCLUDING...
Forum: Swap Forum 16th October 2024, 01:49 AM
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Views: 9,248
Posted By kahnjar1
ON HOLD

SOLD thanks
Forum: Swap Forum 15th October 2024, 09:01 PM
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Posted By kahnjar1
Reduced to US$360 INCLUDING SHIPPING.

Reduced to US$360 INCLUDING SHIPPING.
Forum: Swap Forum 13th October 2024, 02:39 AM
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Posted By kahnjar1
More photos

More photos (and sorry for the orientation of some of the others!)
Forum: Swap Forum 13th October 2024, 02:30 AM
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Views: 9,248
Posted By kahnjar1
ISLAMIC AND ORIENTAL ARMS AND ARMOUR by ROBERT HALES

A most desirable and hard to find book by Robert Hales, published in 2013 and subtitled A LIFETIMES PASSION.
The subject matter illustrates over 1000 items of Islamic and Oriental Arms and Armour...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 7th October 2024, 10:42 AM
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Views: 24,514
Posted By kahnjar1
Interesting piece indeed. Not a clue as to what...

Interesting piece indeed. Not a clue as to what it is but if you could find someone to translate the Mandarin/Cantonese it might reveal it's use.
Stu
Forum: European Armoury 8th June 2024, 05:58 AM
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Views: 29,548
Posted By kahnjar1
It looks as if the barrel could be demounted, and...

It looks as if the barrel could be demounted, and if so, any proof marks revealed would help in ID of it's origin.
Stu
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th April 2024, 03:05 AM
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Views: 19,502
Posted By kahnjar1
Use USPS and not GSP

In the past I have also had problems with GSP shipping to New Zealand, and it has also been much more expensive to use. My answer to this has been to ask the seller to use USPS which in most cases...
Forum: European Armoury 24th April 2024, 09:58 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 27,687
Posted By kahnjar1
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

Another year has passed and once again we remember those who gave their lives in the folly of war.
Today is April 25th which is ANZAC DAY remembering those who fell at Gallipoli in WW1.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th March 2024, 09:57 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 4,476
Posted By kahnjar1
You could possibly use some cold gun blueing or...

You could possibly use some cold gun blueing or browning solution to color the copper??. You should be able to obtain said product from your local gun shop. If the result is not satisfactory then it...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th March 2024, 05:01 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,279
Posted By kahnjar1
Albanian Tanchika I think. Stu

Albanian Tanchika I think.
Stu
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 9th March 2024, 08:09 PM
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Views: 14,326
Posted By kahnjar1
Still worth a try I would think. What about the...

Still worth a try I would think. What about the Imperial War Museum? Also see here https://www.nam.ac.uk/explore/72nd-regiment-foot-duke-albanys-own-highlanders
Stu
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 9th March 2024, 04:52 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 14,326
Posted By kahnjar1
Hi Norman, I do not have any experience with...

Hi Norman,
I do not have any experience with this sort of research but just as a suggestion try the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, assuming that the medals are British? . They may not be the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th February 2024, 08:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,812
Posted By kahnjar1
Hi Marc, I might be able to help with books....

Hi Marc,
I might be able to help with books. Will send you a PM a bit later.
Stu
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st February 2024, 08:34 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,812
Posted By kahnjar1
This is a RASHAQ style hilt, and yes, it is...

This is a RASHAQ style hilt, and yes, it is likely a more recently produced item. The way to tell is that the silver (or brass) hilt decoration is usually much thinner on the later items whereas the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st February 2024, 06:21 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 6,812
Posted By kahnjar1
Hi David, This link may be of help...

Hi David,
This link may be of help http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=17574
Stu
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th February 2024, 09:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,369
Posted By kahnjar1
Good luck with cleaning. Would like to see some...

Good luck with cleaning. Would like to see some pics of the result when you are done. If worst case eventuates you have not spent much on the gun and you will probably learn a lot about restoration,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th February 2024, 03:03 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,369
Posted By kahnjar1
What ever you decide to do with the wood, maybe...

What ever you decide to do with the wood, maybe some careful removal of pins etc and the barrel bands will free up the barrel itself. I have found that soaking in white vinegar is great for removing...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th February 2024, 09:49 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,369
Posted By kahnjar1
Interesting old piece. How do you plan to clean...

Interesting old piece. How do you plan to clean it?...particularly the metal work and barrel?
However don't be discouraged....see here http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=24394
Stu
Forum: Swap Forum 9th February 2024, 07:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,135
Posted By kahnjar1
REALLY???? Does no one want this...

REALLY???? Does no one want this book.:confused::confused::confused:
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 3rd February 2024, 06:39 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 77,815
Posted By kahnjar1
Just come across your post. I think this is of...

Just come across your post. I think this is of Moroccan origin, missing part of the spout. Search Forum for Moroccan flasks, but see here top row 4th from right....
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