Forum: European Armoury
8th June 2021, 01:33 PM
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Hi,
In general this says to me P1796...
Hi,
In general this says to me P1796 Infantry Officers sword apart from the pommel which would normally be the urn type and the grip which was normally round and wire wrapped. The blade shape,...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
3rd June 2021, 12:11 PM
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Replies: 14
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Hi,
It is not easy to pinpoint a time frame...
Hi,
It is not easy to pinpoint a time frame for tribal artefacts as the form did not change much over the years. Your spear may well have the age the seller implies but it could just as well be...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
3rd June 2021, 12:04 PM
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Replies: 14
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th May 2021, 12:19 PM
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Replies: 14
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
28th May 2021, 11:54 AM
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Views: 34,493
Hi,
I agree with the above from Helleri. In...
Hi,
I agree with the above from Helleri. In the spears I have shown it is quite obvious which are dedicated 'pokers' and 'chuckers' although I guess this could be interchangeable as required. The...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th May 2021, 08:20 PM
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Replies: 14
Views: 34,493
Hi,
Here are some Zulu or associated tribal...
Hi,
Here are some Zulu or associated tribal spears of mine. The three between the dished knobkerrie and the loin covering are the obvious stabbing variety. The two on the right hand side are the...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
21st May 2021, 11:16 AM
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Replies: 12
Views: 23,841
Hi,
Here is a hanger of mine, the so called...
Hi,
Here is a hanger of mine, the so called 1742 Pattern, minus the the boat shell guard which I believe was a contemporary alteration. As you can see it has the 'running fox' mark without the H....
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th May 2021, 12:40 PM
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Replies: 12
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
16th May 2021, 05:28 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 10,086
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Forum: European Armoury
11th May 2021, 07:52 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 79,209
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Forum: European Armoury
11th May 2021, 07:47 PM
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Replies: 27
Views: 79,209
Hi Jim,
I have a P1856 dated by...
Hi Jim,
I have a P1856 dated by Wilkinson to 1 '00 i.e. Jan 1900 the time of manufacture. It is further marked as issued to a Regiment in May 1900 and reissued to another Regiment in Nov...
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Forum: European Armoury
10th May 2021, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 27
Views: 79,209
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
16th April 2021, 07:20 PM
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Replies: 38
Views: 53,494
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Forum: European Armoury
28th March 2021, 12:39 PM
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Replies: 103
Views: 122,849
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Forum: European Armoury
27th March 2021, 06:39 PM
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Replies: 103
Views: 122,849
Hi,
Got a reply from the Belgian Military...
Hi,
Got a reply from the Belgian Military Museum. Not a Belgian service weapon, possibly a trade pistol and may have been used in the mercantile marine. Didn't get any info re the numerous stamps...
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Forum: European Armoury
27th March 2021, 06:18 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 25,274
Hi,
Further to my previous post here is the...
Hi,
Further to my previous post here is the information supplied by the Dutch military museum.
Normally the name of the manufacturer can be deducted from the butt stamp, but unfortunately,...
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Forum: European Armoury
17th March 2021, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 25,274
Hi Rick,
Unfortunately this Snider...
Hi Rick,
Unfortunately this Snider conversion musket is not mine I wish it was. On another note I am at the moment corresponding with the curator at the Dutch military museum in the hope...
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Forum: European Armoury
9th March 2021, 06:08 PM
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Replies: 15
Views: 25,274
Hi,
Not only were these muskets converted...
Hi,
Not only were these muskets converted from flintlock to percussion here is one converted to the Snider type system. This one was originally manufactured in 1818. A particularly long life and...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
3rd March 2021, 01:50 PM
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Replies: 5
Views: 7,767
Hi,
The blades on these seem to conform to a...
Hi,
The blades on these seem to conform to a generic shape albeit they can differ quite substantially in size, same with the scabbards. The hilts can differ a little, one I have has a pale horn...
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Forum: European Armoury
27th February 2021, 05:13 PM
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Replies: 8
Views: 17,540
Hi Chris,
I have to agree with...
Hi Chris,
I have to agree with Philip as to the question marks re these swords. The fittings do not sit well with me and the 'antiqued' brass work reminds me of the fittings on so called...
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Forum: European Armoury
27th February 2021, 05:01 PM
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Replies: 2
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Forum: European Armoury
27th February 2021, 03:06 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 8,792
French 1845/55 Infantry Officers Sword
Hi,
Another item I picked up in a lot sometime ago. A bit on the modern side but I think a nice item. This one I believe is a junior officers sword and is dated 1915. I particularly like the...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th February 2021, 03:36 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 12,251
Hi Colin,
I see where you're coming...
Hi Colin,
I see where you're coming from now. I notice the shield illustrated by the Rev Wood has an elliptical shape as against the more general circular shape. I wonder if there is any...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th February 2021, 04:09 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 12,251
Hi,
The photograph posted by Kubur does give...
Hi,
The photograph posted by Kubur does give some credence to the spear rest theory and I can understand the formation shield wall theory, seems plausible. The improvement of vision I'm not so...
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
22nd February 2021, 05:24 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 12,251
Hi,
Thanks guys. Yes I believe elephant hide is...
Hi,
Thanks guys. Yes I believe elephant hide is the preferred material for these. As far as the meaning or use re the cutouts I think the jury is still out on that. Spear rests seem to be the most...
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