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Thanks Rick! Only back in town for a month to take care of some things.
I have shot the Shishane once before and i’d like to get the Kariophili shooting as well. It has some damage to crown that needs addressing before that can happen, as well as a mainspring. I think all that may have to be done in another visit, but I’d love to find the time now.
Regarding the grease box, Bobi, some others in Bulgaria and in the Caucasus have told me these were for grease or fat. The Russian/Armenian author Astvatsaturyan writes that these were for storing spare flints or fat/grease or rags soaked in oil/grease for cleaning. The rag could make sense seeing as I’ve never heard of anyone finding a container with any remnants of grease left. A piece of cloth is easily lost or tossed out.
I’ve taken some photos of markings on the barrel, if anyone has any ideas, please share.
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