Afghan Jezail With ALL Possibles!

kahnjar1 · 22nd July 2015, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by trenchwarfare

I think the hooks are as stated, for hanging the flasks, and/or other uses. Such as hanging a sword, in the "regain" position. The curved, decorated horn thingies, could be just decoration, or for tying something off. The two metal tools are easy. The one shaped like a boat anchor, is a screwdriver, for removing the lock screws. The other, is for tightening, or loosening the hammer jaws. I discovered, that the turned wood thing, is hollow, with a partition in the middle. Both ends are plugged with a removable plug. One side has a brass band. I think it is a flask for shot. Two different sizes. The band indicates which is which. Looks like it was attached between the two other flasks. The little pouch on the sling, has cloth patches in it. With all the gee-gaws, this rig had to be for a mounted man. Add a sword, knife, and riding crop... Will take better pictures this evening, when the light is favorable.

Hi Trenchwarfare
No..... the thing shaped like an anchor is not a screwdriver, but is in fact what is known as a flint knapper/hammer, for shaping/chipping flints, though I guess the "blade" end could be used as a screwdriver if needed. Check the linked thread I gave you at post #3 and you will see three of these attached to the belt shown there, and also the larger flask hanging on one of those hooks.
Your two part wooden "thing" I am almost certain is/are flasks of some sort. I have seen single ones for sale on Ebay.
Stu

mrcjgscott · 22nd July 2015, 08:51 PM

Hello Trenchwarfare,

Many thanks for sharing this brilliant set, certainly the only one I have ever seen!

Kind regards,

Chris

archer · 23rd July 2015, 04:34 AM

Hi, I've been told the hooks are for swords, etc. I have a similar horn tool i suspected might have been used to hold a match it has a charred area. Seeing two with a flint action doesn't help that guess, My kamar seemed to be partially pieced together so I'd love to know it's true use. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=13900 Quite a neat collection. Steve

ward · 23rd July 2015, 02:45 PM

I have a 2 or 3 of these on various belts. Made off horn with brass inlay. I do not think they are sword hangers, to awkward. I wondered I they were for hanging game or for some reason tying the reins of a horse.

22nd July 2015, 08:51 PM	#2
mrcjgscott Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 189	Hello Trenchwarfare, Many thanks for sharing this brilliant set, certainly the only one I have ever seen! Kind regards, Chris

23rd July 2015, 04:34 AM	#3
archer Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 373	Kamar tools Hi, I've been told the hooks are for swords, etc. I have a similar horn tool i suspected might have been used to hold a match it has a charred area. Seeing two with a flint action doesn't help that guess, My kamar seemed to be partially pieced together so I'd love to know it's true use. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=13900 Quite a neat collection. Steve

23rd July 2015, 02:45 PM	#4
ward Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 637	I have a 2 or 3 of these on various belts. Made off horn with brass inlay. I do not think they are sword hangers, to awkward. I wondered I they were for hanging game or for some reason tying the reins of a horse.