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Forum: European Armoury 16th December 2017, 06:59 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 38,539
Posted By Norman McCormick
Flintlock Musket Advice Required

Hi Guys,
This flintlock is puzzling me. Apart from somebody thinking it would be a good idea to paint the stock orange :confused: the font of the word London on the lock seems to be more...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th December 2017, 08:07 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,951
Posted By Norman McCormick
Here is my example of a straight bladed Tulwar....

Here is my example of a straight bladed Tulwar. To my mind it does not conform to the Kirach archetype i.e. lacking the pronounced downward curve. It is unmarked and of indeterminate lineage so might...
Forum: European Armoury 27th November 2017, 07:25 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 19,373
Posted By Norman McCormick
(Le Trente un septembre 1789 les gardes du corps...

(Le Trente un septembre 1789 les gardes du corps regalèrent les regiments de Flandres dragons de Montmorency gardes nationaux de Versailles et autres)

(Thirty one September 1789 the bodyguards...
Forum: European Armoury 25th November 2017, 09:27 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 19,373
Posted By Norman McCormick
Another group of hilts.

Another group of hilts.
Forum: European Armoury 24th November 2017, 08:30 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 19,373
Posted By Norman McCormick
Thank you Ibrahiim, here are some more hilt...

Thank you Ibrahiim, here are some more hilt designs.
My Regards,
Norman.
Forum: European Armoury 23rd November 2017, 11:54 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 19,373
Posted By Norman McCormick
Jim, Mark, Thanks as always for...

Jim, Mark,
Thanks as always for your views and input. I too was unaware of these Petits Montmorencys until I acquired this example. An internet search of Petits Montmorency sabre will...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd November 2017, 10:15 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 22,607
Posted By Norman McCormick
Hi Teodor, You may find this...

Hi Teodor,
You may find this thread of interest. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=10515&highlight=1742
My Regards,
Norman.
Forum: European Armoury 22nd November 2017, 09:03 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 19,373
Posted By Norman McCormick
Petits Montmorency with Fleur de Lys guard.

Hi,
A French hanger type sword known as a Petits Montmorency. The blade is 74cms long and 3.2cms wide with the overall sword being 88cms with a blade of the Montmorency type hence the name. The...
Forum: European Armoury 18th November 2017, 08:14 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 46,321
Posted By Norman McCormick
Hi Ibrahiim, Many thanks for...

Hi Ibrahiim,
Many thanks for your interest as always. I had already pinched your excellent link to the Armsregister article (see my post no 35) :) but thanks for keeping the thread...
Forum: European Armoury 17th November 2017, 07:58 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 46,321
Posted By Norman McCormick
http://www.armsregister.com/articles/articles_docu...

http://www.armsregister.com/articles/articles_documents/nzar_a77_british_naval_cutlasses.pdf



Hi,
The above article garnered from another thread mentions the Fleur de Lys stamp being the...
Forum: European Armoury 11th November 2017, 10:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,756
Posted By Norman McCormick
Always.

Always.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 1st November 2017, 04:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 14,389
Posted By Norman McCormick
Hi Bojan, Could be, so that would...

Hi Bojan,
Could be, so that would make it 1796 A.D.
Regards,
Norman.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st October 2017, 06:44 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 14,389
Posted By Norman McCormick
Hi Bojan, I can see a date but the...

Hi Bojan,
I can see a date but the last numeral is difficult to read. I think it translates as 1213 A.H. which would convert to 1798/99 A.D.
Regards,
Norman.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th October 2017, 11:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 16,183
Posted By Norman McCormick
Hi Jim, The Greek Uprising also known...

Hi Jim,
The Greek Uprising also known as the Greek War of Independence 1821/29
Regards,
Norman.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th October 2017, 02:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 16,183
Posted By Norman McCormick
Hi Eftihis, Blade profile looks to...

Hi Eftihis,
Blade profile looks to me like the French 1822 Pattern Light Cavalry Sabre for Troopers/Officers. I see the date as 1823. There probably should be more script before the...
Forum: European Armoury 22nd September 2017, 03:34 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 14,587
Posted By Norman McCormick
Hi Evgeny, Thanks for posting...

Hi Evgeny,
Thanks for posting this example.
Regards,
Norman.
Forum: European Armoury 14th September 2017, 07:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 14,587
Posted By Norman McCormick
Hi Spiridonov, Thanks for...

Hi Spiridonov,
Thanks for replying to my request. As my understanding of Cyrillic is negligible I assume you mean Izhevsk.
Regards,
Norman.
Forum: European Armoury 13th September 2017, 02:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 14,587
Posted By Norman McCormick
Hi Corrado, I thought it might...

Hi Corrado,
I thought it might be the mark of Izhevsk but was not able to find a 19thC example to compare. Thanks for your reply.
Regards,
Norman.
Forum: European Armoury 13th September 2017, 01:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 14,587
Posted By Norman McCormick
Russian ? Arsenal Stamp.

Hi,
Can anyone I.D. this arsenal stamp please.
Regards,
Norman.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th August 2017, 03:02 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 26,650
Posted By Norman McCormick
Sad times, another Forumite gone :( My thoughts...

Sad times, another Forumite gone :( My thoughts are with his wife who was ever helpful and gracious with translations.
Norman.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th August 2017, 02:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 17,831
Posted By Norman McCormick
Hi Jim, Many Happy Returns from the...

Hi Jim,
Many Happy Returns from the Old Country and I wish you many more.
My Best Wishes,
Norman.


B.T.W. I see you've been "posing again". :D :D :D
Forum: European Armoury 12th July 2017, 04:37 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 13,605
Posted By Norman McCormick
Hi, No definitive answer as far as I'm...

Hi,
No definitive answer as far as I'm aware, probably just a decorative touch. here's mine for comparison.
Regards,
Norman.
Forum: European Armoury 7th July 2017, 11:46 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,160
Posted By Norman McCormick
Hi, Many thanks for the info :) My...

Hi,
Many thanks for the info :)
My Regards,
Norman.
Forum: European Armoury 7th July 2017, 02:54 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,160
Posted By Norman McCormick
Hi, Here's the 1856 Pioneer model for...

Hi,
Here's the 1856 Pioneer model for comparison. I believe this particular one was issued in Jan 1900 and reissued in Nov 1902, if anyone can I.D. the stamps I'd be grateful. The chape appears to...
Forum: European Armoury 4th July 2017, 10:45 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,160
Posted By Norman McCormick
Hi Wayne, This thread may...

Hi Wayne,
This thread may interest you particularly post no2 and the marks on the blade http://www.swordforum.com/forums/showthread.php?104563-Sergeants-Swords-95th-Rifles-Regiment ...
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