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Forum: European Armoury 4th September 2009, 11:50 PM
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Posted By celtan
Sorry you went through that. A lot of questions...

Sorry you went through that. A lot of questions go through my mind when exporting or importing a sword.
I recall SAC's motto : "Knowledge is Power".
Questions are like Scouts, they may prevent...
Forum: European Armoury 3rd September 2009, 08:05 AM
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Views: 43,932
Posted By celtan
Hi Jens, Couldn't find th thread. OTOH,...

Hi Jens,

Couldn't find th thread. OTOH, Custom's regulations have changed a lot recently, what applied years ago probably won't apply today. This is specially true in the good ole' US of A as...
Forum: European Armoury 2nd September 2009, 03:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 18,127
Posted By celtan
Check if it has a patent vent in the inner aspect...

Check if it has a patent vent in the inner aspect of the pan.

Does the hammer's screw move a if you try to unscrew it, or is it fixed/soldered?

Normally, the end of Hammer screws in the...
Forum: European Armoury 1st September 2009, 04:09 PM
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Views: 43,932
Posted By celtan
Hi Guys, This is a contribution regarding...

Hi Guys,

This is a contribution regarding Denmark, thanks to Mr. Philip Sparholt at "vaabenhistorikselskab".

Best regards

M

"The items are not confiscated by the Danish Customs,...
Forum: European Armoury 30th August 2009, 05:41 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 35,766
Posted By celtan
There are many interesting theories out there...

There are many interesting theories out there regarding the amount of influence that numbers of individuals can exert on their surroundings.

You need a certain amount of people to exert enough...
Forum: European Armoury 29th August 2009, 05:29 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 35,766
Posted By celtan
I'm not sure about the name, but If IIRC...

I'm not sure about the name, but If IIRC phillologist Barry Fell from Buffalo U., wrote an interesting book unambiguously stating that Celt-Iberian mariners left many inscriptions around water bodies...
Forum: European Armoury 28th August 2009, 08:02 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 43,932
Posted By celtan
Hi Stu, I follow you. : ) In fact, I...

Hi Stu,

I follow you. : )

In fact, I have more trust in England's Mail System and Customs that my own Spain's. Sad, but true.

Regarding EB: That's exactly how I go about it, but remember...
Forum: European Armoury 28th August 2009, 07:35 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 43,932
Posted By celtan
Sorry! My apologies. Best M

Sorry! My apologies.

Best

M
Forum: European Armoury 28th August 2009, 12:23 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 43,932
Posted By celtan
That being the case, I can occasionally assist...

That being the case, I can occasionally assist you in worthy cases. Meaning, I don't have the time to resend "thousands" of deals. : )

Let me know. But you'll need to wire me any tax/shipping...
Forum: European Armoury 27th August 2009, 07:45 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 43,932
Posted By celtan
Fernando, I empathize. Puerto Rico has...

Fernando,

I empathize.

Puerto Rico has the most strict Gun Laws within the good ole US of A.

1700s Wheellocks and Snaphaunces are locally still considered firearms, and their possession...
Forum: European Armoury 27th August 2009, 02:03 PM
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Views: 43,932
Posted By celtan
Hi Guys, Stuart, if you use EBay and you...

Hi Guys,

Stuart, if you use EBay and you can't prove the buyer received the item (Ie. Customs keeps it), PPal will reimburse the buyer's payment (charge-back), and the seller is left sans recourse...
Forum: European Armoury 27th August 2009, 01:20 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 33,432
Posted By celtan
Like Woodstock..? : ) Best M

Like Woodstock..?

: )

Best

M
Forum: European Armoury 27th August 2009, 02:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 33,432
Posted By celtan
Hi Guys, Is it tied on the sides? Could...

Hi Guys,

Is it tied on the sides?

Could Ponchos be a poorman's version of the cuera, protecting its wearer from the "ortigas" and cactuses?

Best

Manuel
Forum: European Armoury 27th August 2009, 01:56 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 43,932
Posted By celtan
Whenever I deal with the Commonwealth, I always...

Whenever I deal with the Commonwealth, I always send a letter to Customs stating the item is an antique, and the reasons supporting the claim. So far, no problems.

Has anyone sent anything to...
Forum: European Armoury 26th August 2009, 04:47 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 43,932
Posted By celtan
Sword Shipping

Hi Guys,

I have been discussing with other collectors the issue of shipping our "toys" internationally.

In general, I understand that Switzerland, Greece, Denmark, Brazil and Portugal do not...
Forum: European Armoury 18th August 2009, 01:08 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 69,656
Posted By celtan
Yes, verga is a piece of wood. So, the title...

Yes, verga is a piece of wood. So, the title "Countess of Vergara" implies she was a noblewoman in a woody land....

:D

M


BTW: In Spain, a batel was an early type of medieval...
Forum: European Armoury 17th August 2009, 09:40 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 69,656
Posted By celtan
Holá Nandiño, Actually it's a very...

Holá Nandiño,

Actually it's a very interesting word. Carajo/ caraxo can either be 1. a sailing ship "crow's nest", 2. an animal's male sexual organ, or 3. a tax imposed by arabs on the lands...
Forum: European Armoury 17th August 2009, 01:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 12,761
Posted By celtan
¡ Feliz Cumpleaños, Jaimito..!

¡ Feliz Cumpleaños, Jaimito..!
Forum: European Armoury 17th August 2009, 01:31 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 69,656
Posted By celtan
Hi guys, Muzzle-loading deck guns in Spain...

Hi guys,

Muzzle-loading deck guns in Spain were known as Versos or Falcones, (althought the latter was sometimes employed up to three pounders).

These guns were used in both ships and...
Forum: European Armoury 10th August 2009, 02:25 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 17,942
Posted By celtan
Hmmm, interesting. That would also make mine a ...

Hmmm, interesting. That would also make mine a 1852-76 Victorian sword, with a Birmingham-made Mole blade.

Best

M
Forum: European Armoury 10th August 2009, 02:07 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 14,662
Posted By celtan
Hi Jim, Remember the cavalry engagement...

Hi Jim,

Remember the cavalry engagement between Dux Lauzun's French Legion and Tarleton at the Battle Of The Hook (Gloucester, VA), just prior to Yorktown

Best

M
Forum: European Armoury 7th August 2009, 02:56 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 14,662
Posted By celtan
The swords are different, one has a marked...

The swords are different, one has a marked curvature to its blade, the others are Stirrup guard Hussard swords of the garden variety.

Here are some with similar features. (Click on the thumbs...
Forum: European Armoury 6th August 2009, 02:40 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 35,766
Posted By celtan
Yep, like the USAAF cemeteries, with AC that look...

Yep, like the USAAF cemeteries, with AC that look ready to fly again..!

I remember that a couple years ago some archeologists found Mexican medals, hat ornaments, weapons and the like, all from...
Forum: European Armoury 5th August 2009, 03:06 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 35,766
Posted By celtan
I was just kiddin' with the language issues,...

I was just kiddin' with the language issues, Jim.

Sometime ago, an US based Airline had to cancel a full advertisement campaign. Its central motif revolved around the unique luxury of their...
Forum: European Armoury 4th August 2009, 04:04 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 35,766
Posted By celtan
Cuera is probably an americanized term derived ...

Cuera is probably an americanized term derived from Cuero (Leather), "Soldado de Cuero" (leathern Soldiers) was probably the original term.

The other closest aception would be "Soldadas en...
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