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Forum: European Armoury 2nd August 2026, 01:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 3,357
Posted By Will M
I would have to agree it is unsuitable for such a...

I would have to agree it is unsuitable for such a purpose. However if used as claimed would result in a slow decapitation process with hacking to the spine. I've butchered enough wild beasties to...
Forum: European Armoury 15th July 2026, 03:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,429
Posted By Will M
SFi has been defunct for years now. Sadly huge...

SFi has been defunct for years now. Sadly huge volumes of information was lost. The era is gone where RWL would comment and give out valuable information.
Forum: European Armoury 1st July 2026, 02:34 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 32,969
Posted By Will M
That's a wonderful hilt. You would assume the...

That's a wonderful hilt. You would assume the original owner would have his portrait painted showing this sword?
What do you mean regarding a museum destroying a collection? Have people gone mad?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th June 2026, 01:05 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 30,471
Posted By Will M
The lock appears to be an old replacement due to...

The lock appears to be an old replacement due to the stock being filled in that shows a different lock plate outline. Could it have been originally flintlock?
Forum: European Armoury 29th April 2026, 05:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,731
Posted By Will M
Your Guides regt sword must have been...

Your Guides regt sword must have been misidentified. The blade type was not used by officers this early on, not until 1845. The sword sadly is not a Wilkinson. I don't see the Guide connection.
The...
Forum: European Armoury 28th April 2026, 03:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,731
Posted By Will M
These swords display well. I have noticed many...

These swords display well. I have noticed many swords when taken a photo with scabbard beside the sword the blade can appear shortened. Sometimes the blade has been shortened and most times it's an...
Forum: European Armoury 26th March 2026, 03:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 31,615
Posted By Will M
Tim if your purpose is to have a pristine display...

Tim if your purpose is to have a pristine display then adding a new knot, possibly refinishing the sword, it's up to you.
For myself I collect originality, I do not disassemble or replace parts as...
Forum: European Armoury 20th March 2026, 10:09 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 31,615
Posted By Will M
H. Mc C.B looks like initials that are particular...

H. Mc C.B looks like initials that are particular to one officer. With some work you should be able to find him. Luckily far less cavalry units than infantry.
Forum: European Armoury 20th March 2026, 04:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 31,615
Posted By Will M
Officers did use trooper swords in WW1 This...

Officers did use trooper swords in WW1 This example is quite nice with its leather scabbrd or is it a steel scabbard covered in leather? The steel ones had their rings removed. The plated bowl guard...
Forum: European Armoury 18th March 2026, 11:25 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 28,523
Posted By Will M
Magey thanks for the links. The sword illustrated...

Magey thanks for the links. The sword illustrated is very nice and has provenance which I believe most important!
Forum: European Armoury 18th March 2026, 05:17 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 28,523
Posted By Will M
Hi Jim, my "guess" that the numbers are just a...

Hi Jim, my "guess" that the numbers are just a control number for Garden.
I have a infantry sword with brass scabbard marked Garden with number 405 on the blade spine. Blade is etched with the...
Forum: European Armoury 18th March 2026, 02:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 28,523
Posted By Will M
Garden 29 Picedilly

A Garden LC sword, 29 Picedilly London.
Forum: European Armoury 26th February 2026, 10:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 31,144
Posted By Will M
Thanks for the interesting information. This...

Thanks for the interesting information. This expains when I googled the company and asked what the letter said they replied they had no idea, try AI.
Too bad they were bought out just to remove...
Forum: European Armoury 16th February 2026, 05:10 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 31,144
Posted By Will M
Spanish 1843 Machete by Bermejo Toledo 1988

I acquired this 1843 pattern Spanish presentation machete made by Bermejo, Toledo. It is dated 1988 and is one of forty made. It is very well made and substantial piece. OAL 22", blade is 2 1/6" wide...
Forum: European Armoury 15th February 2026, 10:33 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 42,913
Posted By Will M
I have compared my Woolley sword with my 1796 LC...

I have compared my Woolley sword with my 1796 LC trooper sword and other than the blade being longer and not as wide the curvature is very similar.
Forum: European Armoury 15th February 2026, 05:00 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 42,913
Posted By Will M
Here's my Woolley.

Here's my Woolley.
Forum: European Armoury 9th February 2026, 02:05 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 11,367
Posted By Will M
Hessians that fought for the British in the...

Hessians that fought for the British in the American Revolution would have worn such swords.
Forum: European Armoury 19th January 2026, 02:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 3,950
Posted By Will M
here's a 24 pdr with broad arrow circ 1760 (dated...

here's a 24 pdr with broad arrow circ 1760 (dated by where found and historical accounts)
Forum: European Armoury 11th January 2026, 11:38 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,813
Posted By Will M
Interesting sword, something about the subtle...

Interesting sword, something about the subtle details reminds me of German swords.
The grip has been recovered and wired. nice job.
Forum: European Armoury 7th December 2025, 04:45 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,359
Posted By Will M
I would suggest the reference British &...

I would suggest the reference British & Commonwealth Bayonets by Skennerton and Richardson. Take into account that blade length can vary by manufacturer and by damage and repointing.
The book dates...
Forum: European Armoury 4th December 2025, 02:37 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 13,088
Posted By Will M
I would not recommend replacing the guard on this...

I would not recommend replacing the guard on this Garden patent hilt.
Only a dozen or so Gardens are known.
Disassembly always raises questions of originality and can devalue swords.
An...
Forum: European Armoury 2nd December 2025, 03:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 17,596
Posted By Will M
Virtually all the lettering on the blade spine...

Virtually all the lettering on the blade spine has been removed. The L in an oval dates it between 1821-1829 manufacture. I have an identical unaltered one dated to 1820.
It would be interesting to...
Forum: European Armoury 24th November 2025, 11:59 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 17,596
Posted By Will M
20 ga brass wire worked well as a replacement for...

20 ga brass wire worked well as a replacement for the lost wire on the grip. It takes a few yards due to the tight twist.The wire should dull down to match the remaining original wire, though using...
Forum: European Armoury 22nd November 2025, 11:28 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 28,789
Posted By Will M
I think it is unscientific to assume such swords...

I think it is unscientific to assume such swords found are automatically labelled fakes, it's like being guilty before proven innocent. I do suggest due diligence and proper testing by recognized...
Forum: European Armoury 22nd November 2025, 11:43 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 28,789
Posted By Will M
I agree this is likely a modern sword that has...

I agree this is likely a modern sword that has been corroded to fake age. Straight edges have not lost any material and overall corrosion is even. The metal impurities would cause some uneven...
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