Forum: European Armoury
25th March 2023, 08:59 AM
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I support Jasper's dating for most of the...
I support Jasper's dating for most of the examples shown in this tread, Ca 1670 - 1725 was the period were this type of hilts saw their prime use in Europe. I am adding on some additional...
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Forum: European Armoury
24th March 2023, 09:54 PM
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It's been my understanding that the term...
It's been my understanding that the term Schwedendegen was slang originating towards the end of the Danish phase of the 30-year war and used during the continuations in the Swedish wars up until the...
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Forum: European Armoury
14th March 2023, 11:13 PM
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The blades look to functional to be theater...
The blades look to functional to be theater props. The photos posted below is the same as the auction house has posted on their website. I guess Gavin wants to find out if they are worth making a bid...
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Forum: European Armoury
3rd December 2022, 02:38 PM
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Replies: 13
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16th century and early 17th century...
16th century and early 17th century pistols/muskets and rifles should have rounded screw tops holding parts together. Three of your screws have flat tops while all other looks 16th century.
The...
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Forum: European Armoury
22nd July 2022, 09:37 AM
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Replies: 28
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Your sword could very well be original. When...
Your sword could very well be original. When keeping in mind that rust over centuries don't always look the same when taking metal surgical science into account. An item picked up from a river that...
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Forum: European Armoury
15th May 2022, 12:36 PM
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Forum: European Armoury
4th May 2022, 06:43 PM
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Forum: European Armoury
3rd May 2022, 07:28 AM
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Forum: European Armoury
2nd May 2022, 07:54 PM
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Absolutly no bad intention read into it from my...
Absolutly no bad intention read into it from my side. I'm just trying to find out what this pistols are, as you point out no known smith stamp or signature or decorations. Just plain correctly made...
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Forum: European Armoury
2nd May 2022, 05:29 PM
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I took one of my louse locks from Danish M/1794...
I took one of my louse locks from Danish M/1794 musket to compare. The only difference is were the main spring connects. Otherwise no period-development difference. Photo below. I respect detailed...
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Forum: European Armoury
2nd May 2022, 02:05 PM
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Replies: 31
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Yes both locks has springs and screws but also...
Yes both locks has springs and screws but also some differences.
The lock is fasted with the main screw from the belt hock and a screw in the front as I have seen is done on most Scottish pistols:
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Forum: European Armoury
2nd May 2022, 12:37 PM
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Replies: 31
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The photos of several Scottish pistols shows...
The photos of several Scottish pistols shows various locking solutions in half cocked and fully cocked position. Thank you for pointing out this variations. I simply found a photo that better...
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Forum: European Armoury
2nd May 2022, 11:26 AM
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Forum: European Armoury
2nd May 2022, 11:17 AM
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Forum: European Armoury
2nd May 2022, 10:45 AM
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Forum: European Armoury
2nd May 2022, 09:51 AM
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Forum: European Armoury
30th April 2022, 02:36 PM
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Forum: European Armoury
30th April 2022, 09:09 AM
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Replies: 31
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Scottish Pistol Pair
My knowledge of Scottish flintlock pistols and early Scottish snaphance pistols is very limited. I just picked up this pair in the Scottish style marked / stamped Tower.
Assistance in dating and...
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Forum: European Armoury
20th February 2022, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 12
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Forum: European Armoury
29th June 2020, 01:44 PM
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Forum: European Armoury
27th June 2020, 07:06 AM
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Forum: European Armoury
13th April 2020, 06:29 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 9,491
Glad that I could help :)
Did you find the...
Glad that I could help :)
Did you find the sword in France ? If so, do you know if has been in France for long ? I'm asking as I'm thinking about how it got there. Collectors item taking a walk...
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Forum: European Armoury
11th April 2020, 06:13 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 9,491
Same type found here:
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Same type found here:
https://www.arma-dania.dk/public/timeline/_AD_blankvaben_view.php?editid1=227
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Forum: European Armoury
13th March 2020, 08:23 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 13,040
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Forum: European Armoury
3rd April 2018, 10:52 PM
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Replies: 6
Views: 5,741
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