Forum: European Armoury
5th June 2019, 06:50 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 21,612
Hi Norman
That is a nice 1815 Dutch musket. ...
Hi Norman
That is a nice 1815 Dutch musket. And appears in good condition. Sorry I can't help with the stamps/markings. But another Forum member will likely be able to lend his expertise.
It's...
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Forum: European Armoury
29th May 2019, 08:12 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 22,023
Hi Corrado
That second piece is a very nice...
Hi Corrado
That second piece is a very nice trombone military example, and appears in great condition. I believe the barrels are sometimes referred to as elliptical.
You seldom see these barrels...
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Forum: European Armoury
15th May 2019, 03:15 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 22,023
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
3rd May 2019, 04:57 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 18,760
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
30th April 2019, 06:30 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 18,760
Hi Philip
Thanks again for the great...
Hi Philip
Thanks again for the great workmanship. While the lock has a dark patina (if originally fire blued this would have turned a similar dark brownish color over time without oil) the lock...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
30th April 2019, 06:05 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 18,760
Hi Fernando K
Good observation. The barrel...
Hi Fernando K
Good observation. The barrel and tang seem to have been forged in one piece with a separate plug forge welded and filed smooth (?) I did take pics of the barrel and forgot to post...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
30th April 2019, 05:59 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 18,760
Hi Kubur
Thanks for your comments. YES, I...
Hi Kubur
Thanks for your comments. YES, I now remember this Thread you posted. A somewhat similar barrel. I guess some of the Algerians liked long pistols. LOL
Similar numbers/letters on both...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th April 2019, 10:45 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 18,760
Hi Stu
Thanks for the kind words. Philip...
Hi Stu
Thanks for the kind words. Philip and I were discussing this. We think this is some type of capture/rack/inventory number used by the French after their control of Algeria. Makes sense. ...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th April 2019, 09:13 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 18,760
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th April 2019, 09:12 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 18,760
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th April 2019, 09:10 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 18,760
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th April 2019, 09:08 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 18,760
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th April 2019, 08:37 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 18,760
Hello Again.
Phase-II: Restoration...
Hello Again.
Phase-II: Restoration begins..........
I sent the stock to be restored to fellow Forum member Philip Tom for repairs.
Philip restored the grip and trigger guard area as well as...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th April 2019, 07:56 PM
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Replies: 19
Views: 18,760
Algerian Pistol - Sad Story with Happy Ending
Hello All.
Back Story: I won this pistol at auction late last year. The first two photos below shows how the pistol arrived after unpacking. Fortunately, the shipment was insured. So I took...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th April 2019, 05:48 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 76,221
Hi Stu
Woops. I somewhat mis-spoke. LOL ...
Hi Stu
Woops. I somewhat mis-spoke. LOL Yes, I still have the double frog holster I traded you for. All is good in that regard. Still looking for one for a single pistol. I actually did...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd April 2019, 05:09 PM
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Replies: 72
Views: 92,613
Hi Charles
While blades are not in my...
Hi Charles
While blades are not in my regular sphere of collecting, I must say that is a beautiful nimcha. What a wonderful piece. As they say......Don't think it gets any better than...
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Forum: European Armoury
20th April 2019, 06:28 PM
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Replies: 23
Views: 24,100
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
6th April 2019, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 10,997
Yes, what an interesting powder flask. And it...
Yes, what an interesting powder flask. And it appears we have a close idea of it's origin. Unusual shape and combination of construction materials.
Notice the plug with slight threads on the...
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
2nd April 2019, 05:38 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 10,452
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Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania
31st March 2019, 06:04 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 10,452
Hello
I'll take a wild guess that it may...
Hello
I'll take a wild guess that it may have been made for the Mauser C96 Semi-Auto pistol from the 1890's. It looks like it would be a good fit due to the wide width and narrow barrel section. ...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
31st March 2019, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 17,768
Hi Kubar
What an interesting powder flask. ...
Hi Kubar
What an interesting powder flask. And it appears that it's geographical origins would be confirmed per the above posts. The silver and blue stone decoration are very attractive. A...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th March 2019, 09:33 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 6,314
Hi Fernando
I agree with Stu. It's probably...
Hi Fernando
I agree with Stu. It's probably early to mid 20th Century. By then, made more for the tourist market. Run a pencil or wire down the spout and see if it is drilled through the body...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
9th February 2019, 04:55 PM
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Replies: 29
Views: 25,369
Hi Gusko
That is an interesting gun. To me,...
Hi Gusko
That is an interesting gun. To me, this one has an Afghan build quality to it. But with a Persian/Caucasian styled butt stock. That iron reinforcing strap around the butt is similar to...
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Forum: European Armoury
3rd February 2019, 06:29 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 27,861
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Forum: European Armoury
1st February 2019, 04:18 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 27,861
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