Forum: European Armoury
3rd April 2024, 10:24 PM
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ps
While I'm on the subject:
here is a straight razor from the late 1800s.
In case it is indiscernible, it says:
FINEST SHEFFIELD STEEL
FORGED AND REAL HOLLOW
GROUND IN GERMANY
They were sending...
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Forum: European Armoury
3rd April 2024, 10:06 PM
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Replies: 12
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Mole
Hello Peter. Thank-you, yes, a definite earlier incarnation.
I normally don't pay any attention to post 1800 swords as only Mole survived into that century... but how they survived!
Tens of...
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Forum: European Armoury
1st April 2024, 10:23 PM
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Replies: 12
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blade
As I said earlier, the blade is a masterpiece; I don't know about a hat - but, as someone said, it could definitely be a belt. Yet it is rigid enough to stab with, and also very sharp.
They took...
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Forum: European Armoury
1st April 2024, 06:47 PM
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Replies: 18
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Blade markings
I have done my best but I no longer have my pro gear.
It would appear I saw what I wanted to see and the punzone is not what I imagined.
I don't know what it is... does anyone.
So, without the...
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Forum: European Armoury
1st April 2024, 02:26 PM
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Replies: 12
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Yeoman sword
John of JC Militaria, who sold me the sword, suggested it may be from a Tower Guard.
Thanks Guys; much obliged as always.
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Forum: European Armoury
31st March 2024, 08:01 PM
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Replies: 12
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Mole court-sword conundrum
I wanted a Mole sword to form the final gasp of the entire Shotley Bridge affair, but I was looking for something a little more flamboyant than one of the tens of thousands of munitions grade swords...
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Forum: European Armoury
29th March 2024, 12:18 AM
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Replies: 18
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Forum: European Armoury
28th March 2024, 04:37 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 68,997
Hernandez
Yes, I think that would be appropriate, thank-you.
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Forum: European Armoury
28th March 2024, 11:56 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 68,997
Spaniards or Italians?
Hello Fernando.
Of all the swept-hilt rapiers, that one is my favourite - by a long way. I've looked at your avatar many times and admired the sword. Somehow, it speaks to me.
I searched a long...
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Forum: European Armoury
28th March 2024, 12:41 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 68,997
punzone
Yes Jim, that was what confirmed it for me and persuaded me to pay so much money. The name... yes; but along with that distinctive stamp: I was convinced.
I'm living on tuna sandwiches for the rest...
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Forum: European Armoury
27th March 2024, 08:41 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 68,997
Rapier
Thanks for the guidance folks.
It was actually Sebastian Hernandez on the blade; the final letters were obscured.
Fernando, your post of the names and symbols of Toledo blade-smiths, in particular...
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Forum: European Armoury
26th March 2024, 12:39 AM
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Replies: 18
Views: 68,997
Thanks
Thank-you Peter. Lots of info attached to that website, well-done as always. Lunch?
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Forum: European Armoury
25th March 2024, 08:52 PM
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Replies: 18
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Forum: European Armoury
16th March 2024, 07:34 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 93,706
Ballistics
I know we are deviating from the initial theme of this thread but does anyone conversant with ballistics comprehend his declaration and agree or disagree with it?
I assume this concerns long guns...
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Forum: European Armoury
16th March 2024, 04:01 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 93,706
PS
Danke Corrado.
Ich spreche auch nicht viel Deutsch.
Schade, denn ich mag sowohl Deutsche als auch Franzosen sehr.
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Forum: European Armoury
16th March 2024, 03:57 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 93,706
translation
Thank-you. I don't speak French so here is what Google makes of the less obvious or previously established bits.
Inventor of a new way of placing the plate of a rifle which makes it capable of being...
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Forum: European Armoury
16th March 2024, 01:13 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 93,706
PS
Thankfully we now have some very impressive pictures of some very impressive pistols.
I particularly like box-lock actions as well as Queen Anne barrels, and here we have both. Thank-you folks, it...
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Forum: European Armoury
16th March 2024, 01:09 PM
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Replies: 30
Views: 93,706
Late arrival
Hello French pistol lovers.
Now that I have your attention, I have a question for you:
does anyone have information about Jean Challeir maker of this hunting pistol (see attached).
I know he/they...
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Forum: European Armoury
28th February 2024, 06:48 AM
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Replies: 17
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Holland
All the smiths not from London who arrived in 1629 came over from Holland. Sir John Heyden was sent to commandeer them.
This brings me to an issue that I have struggled with over the years, was...
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Forum: European Armoury
28th February 2024, 03:13 AM
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Replies: 9
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1865
I think it is officially known as an 1865.
'67 was when the navy took them.
The upgraded trigger is an obvious and important improvement; the center-fire equally so.
I am trying to find an inert...
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Forum: European Armoury
27th February 2024, 07:09 PM
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Replies: 9
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book
How do I get a copy of that book Jim?
It's a gem.
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Forum: European Armoury
27th February 2024, 07:06 PM
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Replies: 9
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RRB
The above information came from a little booklet I tracked down after acquiring one of the un-altered '65 models.
The pistol had always captivated my attention, having seen glimpses of a one in...
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Forum: European Armoury
27th February 2024, 06:48 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 19,092
RRB
While the American Civil War was raging, the U.S. Navy was already casting about for a metallic cartridge replacement for their cap-and-ball revolvers. When they functioned, they functioned well, but...
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Forum: European Armoury
23rd February 2024, 07:18 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 28,009
Hounslow cont'
Hey Jim. Well done-as usual.
I will attempt to drop in bits and pieces where I can although you have pretty much covered it... as much as is possible for now, as I do think I will take it on now I...
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Forum: European Armoury
18th February 2024, 08:59 PM
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Replies: 17
Views: 28,009
Hounslow
Hello folks. Stuart Mowbray did some extensive research for Bezdek's book on English swords and swordmakers.
During my research on SB I came across lots of bits and pieces here and there. I'm out of...
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