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Forum: European Armoury 25th October 2025, 05:09 PM
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Views: 2,217
Posted By Hotspur
I have just one HC officers sword from 1869. My...

I have just one HC officers sword from 1869. My own thoughts on why a half basket would be access. A half basket goes back earlier, just like half heart counterguards.

The evolution of the...
Forum: European Armoury 10th October 2025, 06:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 4,215
Posted By Hotspur
The main resource page is a bookmark I found...

The main resource page is a bookmark I found through the Sir Clisto pages, so many decades ago.

I have studied here since.

A jewel.
Forum: European Armoury 9th October 2025, 11:19 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,917
Posted By Hotspur
I would defer to Lee on this. The Waterman...

I would defer to Lee on this. The Waterman knives are some of my newest military blades. Maybe the curb might be military knives and swords (generally) but there are all the Wiemar period...
Forum: European Armoury 9th October 2025, 11:03 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 2,917
Posted By Hotspur
When are too many not enough? Most of the below...

When are too many not enough? Most of the below are WWII, while examples with red spacers will prove to be the '50s.

There are several discussions that predate my interests. My dad had one,...
Forum: European Armoury 30th September 2025, 09:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,537
Posted By Hotspur
That's really a terrific share. The Schola...

That's really a terrific share. The Schola board has been gone awhile but there have been a few pools of assembly to share these works. I am very disappointed in the facebook status of approving...
Forum: European Armoury 20th September 2025, 09:49 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 13,661
Posted By Hotspur
That is a really nice piece. There are some...

That is a really nice piece. There are some fine elements there but I can't be of any help on the marks. The blade steel appears to be crucible/cast steel.


There are some details that seem...
Forum: European Armoury 20th September 2025, 10:22 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 23,496
Posted By Hotspur
Mounted, or infantry grenadier? The theme comes...

Mounted, or infantry grenadier? The theme comes up a lot in the lowlands, UK and Iberia. The grip and basket a bit Spanish in my mind.

Here is a neat hanger and an American eagle in British...
Forum: European Armoury 31st August 2025, 07:07 AM
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Views: 30,259
Posted By Hotspur
I would agree with British artillery but I...

I would agree with British artillery but I thought there was a precursor to that plate. As far as short straight hangers, there were a lot of varied like a couple of mine. There is a reproduction...
Forum: European Armoury 18th August 2025, 12:25 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 26,706
Posted By Hotspur
The Sword Buyers Guide is probably the remaining...

The Sword Buyers Guide is probably the remaining forum where some of the long term modern collectors still gather. All Swords and the IASC rooms on Facebook.

https://sbg-sword-forum.forums.net/...
Forum: European Armoury 10th August 2025, 06:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 27,326
Posted By Hotspur
Of course, in pursuit of something else, I find...

Of course, in pursuit of something else, I find myself here and now need to add some Portugeuse swords that have been brought to my attention. About Terry's sword, I'm noticing something else that...
Forum: European Armoury 10th August 2025, 12:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 31,029
Posted By Hotspur
Yes thanks for all the book pages and everyone's...

Yes thanks for all the book pages and everyone's posts.


I came across this on the ASAC website while looking for other things
...
Forum: European Armoury 6th August 2025, 01:47 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 7,853
Posted By Hotspur
I have had a Shattuck with Garfield on one side...

I have had a Shattuck with Garfield on one side and Lincoln on the other. I'll see where it is. A swing cylinder. Hatfield Mass These are not uncommon and these images are not the one from the...
Forum: European Armoury 2nd August 2025, 03:06 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 19,633
Posted By Hotspur
I would think the unmarked blades may have just...

I would think the unmarked blades may have just been more a trade thing. I see a lot of US swords without any makers marks and I'm certain they are British production. Then British, German and...
Forum: European Armoury 29th July 2025, 02:13 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 19,633
Posted By Hotspur
There is a thread elsewhere that I had...

There is a thread elsewhere that I had participated in. I hardly remember it but there was some interesting discussion.
http://myarmoury.com/talk/viewtopic.19581.html


Cheers
GC
Forum: European Armoury 28th July 2025, 02:07 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 36,743
Posted By Hotspur
The counterguard is exquisite work! I'm...

The counterguard is exquisite work!

I'm generally not allowed nice things but seeing them and learning is the next best thing.

Cheers
GC
Forum: European Armoury 28th July 2025, 02:01 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 19,633
Posted By Hotspur
Great stuff guys. Is there a cut off date...

Great stuff guys.

Is there a cut off date for the use of the 1414 and 1515 stuff? Other cabalistic traits continue, without these numbers.

I have just one of the eastern European profile but...
Forum: European Armoury 10th July 2025, 06:37 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,662
Posted By Hotspur
Yes, London port records are rife with manifests...

Yes, London port records are rife with manifests containing barrels of blades. Later as well, as noted by Mowbray and British ships going to Philadelphia with trunks and barrels listed as containing...
Forum: European Armoury 7th July 2025, 02:49 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,662
Posted By Hotspur
I am forgetting where I was reading on Euro steel...

I am forgetting where I was reading on Euro steel and there is a bit about Swedish trade with England (14th century?) and that some of it was slag from Swedish smelting. Then de-carbing in making...
Forum: European Armoury 30th June 2025, 06:45 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,777
Posted By Hotspur
A friend had a similar gun in years gone by. ...

A friend had a similar gun in years gone by.


Pretty much anything you put in a modern load will go down the tube.

I've not researched the shotgun at OK but the 'Tombstone' film version shows...
Forum: European Armoury 30th June 2025, 02:55 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 12,777
Posted By Hotspur
That is a nice gun Jim. Do you recall where...

That is a nice gun Jim.

Do you recall where the 'dollar's worth of dimes' really came from? I recall that from a Billy the Kid story.


Even with shorter barrels, there is not much spread,...
Forum: European Armoury 30th June 2025, 02:34 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,315
Posted By Hotspur
Isn't the notch a nail lift?

Isn't the notch a nail lift?
Forum: European Armoury 10th June 2025, 02:03 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 16,913
Posted By Hotspur
The spiderweb is widespread, from the 18th to...

The spiderweb is widespread, from the 18th to 20th century.

Here is my French infantry stepping out sword, restoration period.
Forum: European Armoury 10th June 2025, 01:58 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 16,913
Posted By Hotspur
Hey, I resemble that remark. The blue...

Hey, I resemble that remark.

The blue background Shiloh sword is mine and it is 20th century :D
A fancy plastic grip on that one

Fittings got mixed and matched for more than a century
...
Forum: European Armoury 10th May 2025, 05:10 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 6,704
Posted By Hotspur
Are these blades then lumped into the term...

Are these blades then lumped into the term 'shearing' swords?
Forum: European Armoury 4th May 2025, 06:44 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 24,561
Posted By Hotspur
Very cool A great Sunday bonus I find a...

Very cool

A great Sunday bonus

I find a lot of stuff on archive and other bookshelves

Most countries have online libraries on history sites

One I used to use more 19 years ago
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