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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th September 2019, 07:32 PM
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Views: 24,089
Posted By Edward F
The first 2 double headed axe quajar period I...

The first 2 double headed axe quajar period I would say ceremonial they could hurt someone but would most certainly brake in a battle.next two axes single axe head and a double axe head ,look to be...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd June 2019, 05:37 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 17,057
Posted By Edward F
Does this show a timeline on hilts,Maybe I think...

Does this show a timeline on hilts,Maybe I think in the early swords you can see changes over 2 or 3 hundred years.depending on the type of use the sword would have the hilt would change.Their are...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd June 2019, 12:46 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 17,057
Posted By Edward F
The half guard is not found to often,i always...

The half guard is not found to often,i always felt that it was a transitional variation
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 26th November 2018, 12:29 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 17,581
Posted By Edward F
You can find reproduction swords and axes...

You can find reproduction swords and axes ,daggers,but they will try and sell them as original weapons


all the best
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th November 2018, 01:14 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 17,581
Posted By Edward F
I would go to local shops and ask around ,start...

I would go to local shops and ask around ,start with your driver he my be able to help.if your lucky to find a real antique sword your first problem will be they will want 5 times what its worth,2nd...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st October 2018, 09:28 PM
Replies: 122
Views: 104,442
Posted By Edward F
im not sure you have enough space ,I used white...

im not sure you have enough space ,I used white paper with carbon paper and got impression of number 2 under langet
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd June 2018, 10:20 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,915
Posted By Edward F
sorry but looks like a married piece their is no...

sorry but looks like a married piece their is no age or pitting to the rivets holding the blade. sword blade married to katar.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd April 2018, 12:04 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,239
Posted By Edward F
Rick I agree Oliver is most likely correct...

Rick I agree Oliver is most likely correct although I am disappointed I got the date wrong anyway some additional pics ,Barrel length 70cm or 27 1/2inches.I love the gun,I think of it as art...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st March 2018, 12:00 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,762
Posted By Edward F
top of mythical head down 45cm

top of mythical head down 45cm
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th March 2018, 11:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,762
Posted By Edward F
Indian Crutch?

First pic 2 indian crutch 2nd pic not sure is it a crutch same length as short crutch in pic 1 ,is it early that's why somewhat crude appears to be of bronze and two mythical heads on each side .Any...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th March 2018, 10:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,943
Posted By Edward F
Pics just posted I consider to be Zaghnol'sthe...

Pics just posted I consider to be Zaghnol'sthe 2nd is a crutch I don't consider the war pick either zaghnol or crutch.Are the war picks weapons that were used I don't know all I'm saying they are...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th March 2018, 02:09 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,943
Posted By Edward F
#9

#9
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th March 2018, 09:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 12,943
Posted By Edward F
weapon i needed to see for my self jaipur

Took a short trip to Jaipur albert hall museum just to see one weapon on display its been called several different names I'm going to call it a war pick any other term I think is wrong. Heavy item...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th March 2018, 08:55 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 7,239
Posted By Edward F
Indian gun help translation

I think this is a cool gun ,must have been owned by important person for tiger hunting.Why image of ostrich ? need help with translation upper right is date I have that as 1774 but I'm at alose for...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st February 2016, 11:19 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,293
Posted By Edward F
Indian Zirah bhonk for comment

New item to my collection Armor piercing dagger .Seems to be some what Rare,wootz blade and some copper weld?The engraving is a name have not nailed it down yet any info would help.A close up of the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st September 2015, 12:41 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 61,178
Posted By Edward F
katar developed

Never realy gave it much thought not an item I collect.I think the indian katar is one of a kind don't think their are any other types of punch daggers from other places.why was the katar...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th September 2015, 12:38 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 53,325
Posted By Edward F
It looks to me like the real thing although realy...

It looks to me like the real thing although realy need pictures of different areas of the weapon .Most likely the weapon was carried by foot soldier not on horse back Looks to me like a two handed...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th June 2015, 12:28 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 43,601
Posted By Edward F
This is what got me collecting the wide range of...

This is what got me collecting the wide range of weapons and ceremonial items.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th April 2015, 09:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,887
Posted By Edward F
I would also call this axe more decorative then...

I would also call this axe more decorative then weapon grade ,but what is the purpose of the hidden spike if the axe is just a wall hanger? many weapon grade axe or mace have hidden spikes also.The...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th January 2015, 11:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,683
Posted By Edward F
I travel to india twice a year it is against the...

I travel to india twice a year it is against the law to sell antiques for export,most of the weapons you see in india are fake any way.
But your right I have seen items on ebay that are real.

If...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th January 2015, 08:58 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 39,274
Posted By Edward F
symbol post 31

Post 31 they are all the same symbol (lower left symbol is odd ) as you know this dotted marking is small and to create a letter or numbers with dots on metal you will most likely not get a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th January 2015, 08:48 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 39,274
Posted By Edward F
first symbol

Jens
This is the first symbol that is unknow but appears on most if not all dotted markings

The symbol is followed by three numbers
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th January 2015, 06:04 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 39,274
Posted By Edward F
Post number 31 shows the unknown symbol

Post number 31 shows the unknown symbol
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th January 2015, 05:58 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 39,274
Posted By Edward F
bikaner markings

The dotted markings are Bikaner markings.Most weapons I have seen have two differant dotted markings and some with inscriptions (date or Name)The dotted marks for the most part are sets of numbers...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th January 2015, 05:51 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 39,274
Posted By Edward F
bikaner markings

The dotted markings are Bikaner markings.Most weapons I have seen have two differant dotted markings and some with inscriptions (date or Name)The dotted marks for the most part are sets of numbers...
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