Forum: European Armoury
31st December 2012, 03:03 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 14,888
Hi Matus,
I've noticed the same trend,...
Hi Matus,
I've noticed the same trend, especially in regards to auction prices. I don't know if it is the uncertain economic markets, but prices seem down. At the same time it doesn't look like the...
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Forum: European Armoury
29th December 2012, 03:28 PM
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Replies: 33
Views: 33,655
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Forum: European Armoury
29th December 2012, 02:40 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 14,888
Hi Martin,
Your observations are correct. I...
Hi Martin,
Your observations are correct. I have seen such sabers described as dussages, Sinclair sabers and tessaks, but looking at true examples of such swords one can see that my sword does not...
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Forum: European Armoury
28th December 2012, 05:41 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 7,733
Hi,
Though I don't profess to be an expert, my...
Hi,
Though I don't profess to be an expert, my best guess is what you have is a percussion dueling pistol circa 1825-1840. The sighted octagonel barrel and checkered grip seem common characteristics...
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Forum: European Armoury
27th December 2012, 11:21 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 14,888
Hello Gents,
In response to your inquiries I...
Hello Gents,
In response to your inquiries I will post additional photos of the sword.
The dussage saber has a leather wrapped hilt that appears either original or a contemporary replacement. The...
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Forum: European Armoury
22nd December 2012, 02:51 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 14,888
Dussage Saber
Hi Friends,
Here is a 16th century dussage recently added to my collection. The style looks Southern German or Styrian to me and appears to pre-date the later solid guard "Sinclair" hilted sabers....
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Forum: European Armoury
4th December 2012, 11:14 PM
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Replies: 20
Views: 43,004
Many thanks for the input gents.
Any guess as...
Many thanks for the input gents.
Any guess as to regional origin of the axe? I have seen another axe with a wooden haft featuring nails down the length, but the axe itself seemed distinctly Italian...
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Forum: European Armoury
4th December 2012, 12:06 AM
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Replies: 20
Views: 43,004
Horseman's 16th century Battle Axe
Hi All,
I am posting pictures of a 16th century horseman's battle axe for comment and observations. I am also trying to educate myself on such weapons and find there is little literature...
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Forum: European Armoury
3rd December 2012, 11:42 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 9,684
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Forum: European Armoury
30th November 2012, 03:00 AM
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Replies: 2
Views: 9,684
Savoyard Helmets
Hi Members,
I have currently been researching early 17th century Savoyard helmets as used in the Thirty Years War. There have been a number of examples I have read about and seen online described...
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Forum: European Armoury
18th November 2012, 05:40 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 4,270
English Take-down Fusils
Hello All,
I was wondering if anyone has information in regards to English fusil muskets of the French & Indian War and Revolutionary War periods, and in particular carbine & musket caliber...
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Forum: European Armoury
14th November 2012, 12:50 AM
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Replies: 59
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Back-Sight Wheelock Carbine
Hi Michael,
Thank you for the interesting posts and detailed pictures.
I was particularly intrigued by the discussion in regards to the sights on early firearms, and it brought to mind the...
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Forum: European Armoury
10th November 2012, 07:19 PM
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Replies: 18
Views: 16,336
Gustavus Adolphus Sword
Hi,
Some interesting examples!
A famous sword with provenance that always interested me is the rapier of Gustavus Adolphus, the King of Sweden during the Thirty Years War, and brilliant general who...
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Forum: European Armoury
10th November 2012, 02:26 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 14,584
Gorget ID
Hi Jim,
I took your advice regarding possible research of the insignia to help ID the regiment that the gorget might be associated with. At first I couldn't make sense of the royal cypher that is...
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Forum: European Armoury
8th November 2012, 06:09 PM
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Replies: 11
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Thanks for insight regarding the leather gorget.
Thanks Jim! Your insight and knowledge is much appreciated!
As you probably know there is very little literature on early gorget patterns such as this, and prior to finding this example I only knew...
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Forum: European Armoury
7th November 2012, 12:30 AM
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Replies: 11
Views: 14,584
Identifying Gorget
Hi All,
A number of years ago I was able to trade with a dealer in the UK for a particular gorget pattern that I had never seen before. Instead of the usual brass or silver gorget, this example was...
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Forum: European Armoury
5th November 2012, 05:44 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 5,110
Thirty Years War Wheel Lock Pistols
Hello everyone,
I am a new member and would like to introduce myself and convey how honored it feels to be a part of such a knowledgeable community that shares my enthusiasm for history and...
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