Cretan Revolution Weapons 18th century

Andrew · 2nd May 2014, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by fernando

Hi guys,
I sincerely don't understand why any thread containing doubts about where it should be better posted can not be moved or, in the context, copied to another sub-forum.
It was the thread author himself who said the pistol had an European origin and an European lock.
There are certainly members who more frequently (or only) visit one of the forum sections and the thread author (and us all) may only benefit with a wider range of contributions.
I take it that we are all here to collaborate ones with each other; all of us. If the thread was cloned to the European section soon as it was suggested, some approaches would have not taken place as well as any consequent position of strength ... which is always something bitter to swallow.

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Nando, I had intended copy the thread link to the Euro forum yesterday, but completely forgot. :0

Will remedy that now.

A

Jim McDougall · 2nd May 2014, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Andrew

Nando, I had intended copy the thread link to the Euro forum yesterday, but completely forgot. :0

Will remedy that now.

A

Outstanding Andrew! Thank you.

Jim McDougall · 3rd May 2014, 11:18 PM

While this thread has been mirrored on the European side to hopefully gain some additional input from those who frequent there, I wanted to continue my soliloquys here in observing these interesting weapons.

Oliver's note on the distinct and unusual motif on the trigger guard has presented a key talking point. Just how often are trigger guards decorated with motif in relief in this manner, and what would be the reason or symbolism, in doing so.
Knowing Oliver's profound exposure to countless weapons and forms over many years, his noting on this peculiarity on this trigger guard and the crowned Christ theme suggests this is a rare instance indeed.

It seems that Greek and Cretan arms often carry decorative motif with these religious and symbolic themes, and it brings to mind the importance of religious icons and artistry in the Orthodox Faith.

This raises a good talking point on the decorated trigger guard. In checking through resources on firearms there is little, if anything, describing this practice on these pistols.
Has anyone ever seen similar motif or for that matter, any decoration on trigger guards?

3rd May 2014, 11:18 PM	#3
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,298	While this thread has been mirrored on the European side to hopefully gain some additional input from those who frequent there, I wanted to continue my soliloquys here in observing these interesting weapons. Oliver's note on the distinct and unusual motif on the trigger guard has presented a key talking point. Just how often are trigger guards decorated with motif in relief in this manner, and what would be the reason or symbolism, in doing so. Knowing Oliver's profound exposure to countless weapons and forms over many years, his noting on this peculiarity on this trigger guard and the crowned Christ theme suggests this is a rare instance indeed. It seems that Greek and Cretan arms often carry decorative motif with these religious and symbolic themes, and it brings to mind the importance of religious icons and artistry in the Orthodox Faith. This raises a good talking point on the decorated trigger guard. In checking through resources on firearms there is little, if anything, describing this practice on these pistols. Has anyone ever seen similar motif or for that matter, any decoration on trigger guards?