Omani Gun Belts. Bedouin Martini Henry Ammo Belts.

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 27th September 2019, 12:09 PM

Here are some close ups... The historically correct shapes seem to follow the European form of striker seen below with turned back finials.. possibly due to Ottoman and or Portuguese influence although I am not entirely certain that such strikers were used as cannon igniters here or simply as fire lighting items.

kahnjar1 · 27th September 2019, 10:13 PM

Here is an Omani gun belt I have in my collection, complete with original foil 577/450 ammunition (plus some extras).
Stu

27th September 2019, 12:09 PM	#1
Ibrahiim al Balooshi Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buraimi Oman, on the border with the UAE Posts: 4,408	Here are some close ups... The historically correct shapes seem to follow the European form of striker seen below with turned back finials.. possibly due to Ottoman and or Portuguese influence although I am not entirely certain that such strikers were used as cannon igniters here or simply as fire lighting items. Attached Images

27th September 2019, 10:13 PM	#2
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,811	Here is an Omani gun belt I have in my collection, complete with original foil 577/450 ammunition (plus some extras). Stu Attached Images