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Forum: European Armoury Today, 09:48 AM
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Posted By Tim Simmons
I can add these as they have been sold. Two more...

I can add these as they have been sold. Two more examples of apprentice McNumpty and repolisher handy work. There must be more than one McNumpty around .
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Forum: European Armoury Yesterday, 03:30 PM
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Views: 1,447
Posted By Tim Simmons
Well it is pre 1868 as that is when modenisation...

Well it is pre 1868 as that is when modenisation and new machines tools were installed at the Royal Arms Factory.
Forum: European Armoury Yesterday, 03:23 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,447
Posted By Tim Simmons
Just found out that Ballesteros is actually the...

Just found out that Ballesteros is actually the Royal Arms Factory, which by the late 19th century was using industrial equipment.
Forum: European Armoury Yesterday, 02:02 PM
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Views: 1,447
Posted By Tim Simmons
https://www.google.com/search?q=perttern+rollers+i...

https://www.google.com/search?q=perttern+rollers+in+english+sword+making&rlz=1C1CHBF_en-GBGB880GB880&oq=perttern+rollers+in+english+sword+making&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIJCAEQIRgKGKABMgkIAhAhGAo...
Forum: European Armoury 20th October 2025, 10:43 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,447
Posted By Tim Simmons
Yes powered hammers are an ancient thing. What I...

Yes powered hammers are an ancient thing. What I am on about is what seems to be the lack of use of forming rollers. This is an extract from the link.

Crop to billet.

Ryder the billet to the...
Forum: European Armoury 19th October 2025, 11:44 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,447
Posted By Tim Simmons
With a hand forged blade this could quite...

With a hand forged blade this could quite possibly be from the Peninsular war. It is not the law that these sword only came into existance as a consequence of the British m1821.
Forum: European Armoury 18th October 2025, 11:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,447
Posted By Tim Simmons
Portuguese cavalry troopers sabre.

I am new to European + style of swords. I now have this Toledo export sabre. Has seen some better days with light pitting over most of the blade. Said to be influenced by the British m1821 LC...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th October 2025, 05:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,567
Posted By Tim Simmons
Not sure all the yellow metal in koftgari is...

Not sure all the yellow metal in koftgari is gold. There are other yellow metal non tarnish alloys. Or so low alloy of gold not being worth any money. Even in the UK 9ct can seen as yellow metal...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th October 2025, 07:21 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,145
Posted By Tim Simmons
No one in particular. However they are out...

No one in particular. However they are out there. I have not had it here for at least two decades.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th October 2025, 05:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,877
Posted By Tim Simmons
The handle has a sea look about it but Icannot...

The handle has a sea look about it but Icannot find with google a large enough animal with that size of penis bone. Could be traded?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 14th October 2025, 03:14 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,145
Posted By Tim Simmons
My comments were not to stiffle debate, more that...

My comments were not to stiffle debate, more that many uninformed people can have quite strident oppions. Which can be exhausting at times.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th October 2025, 09:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,670
Posted By Tim Simmons
Certainly looks African .

Certainly looks African
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 13th October 2025, 07:34 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 6,145
Posted By Tim Simmons
Only if the fake shouters and oh its a fit up...

Only if the fake shouters and oh its a fit up keep it to themselves.
Forum: European Armoury 11th October 2025, 06:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,308
Posted By Tim Simmons
I now know all about it. Schutzpolizei...

I now know all about it. Schutzpolizei Schneidemühl 2, 1st command district, 6th hundred Poland. So not the nicest history but, I think a good historic piece to own. Presumably mounted units.
Forum: European Armoury 11th October 2025, 01:59 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,308
Posted By Tim Simmons
Help with WW1 stanpings pls.

Here I have the Imperial German ww1 new pattern artillery sabre. I know the 1920 stamp is for acceptance post ww1. However the other regimantal stamps I have on idea. I had to clean this example. ...
Forum: European Armoury 3rd October 2025, 07:04 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 22,337
Posted By Tim Simmons
Just an off the cuff suggestion, the use of...

Just an off the cuff suggestion, the use of silver for the guard might indicate an Andean origin like Boliva with the huge silver mine.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd October 2025, 04:15 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,823
Posted By Tim Simmons
As ausjulius gave so much info, I thought I would...

As ausjulius gave so much info, I thought I would add this heavy digging stick / club, 107cm long with some decoration on one end.
Forum: European Armoury 2nd October 2025, 10:18 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 2,635
Posted By Tim Simmons
Italian {Solingen} 1860

My latest purchase, fro the price of a small SEA or Afican dagger on an Ethno dealer site. Nice condition too.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 1st October 2025, 03:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,342
Posted By Tim Simmons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqxATLrWsCg:)...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqxATLrWsCg:) Sorry I'll get my coat .
Forum: European Armoury 1st October 2025, 03:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,167
Posted By Tim Simmons
Advice to novice?

I have been dipping my toe into the world of military swords. Rather new to me. This change is due to the fact that ethno weapons have become ridculously expensive. There was a time when militaria...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th September 2025, 08:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,142
Posted By Tim Simmons
Very similar. ...

Very similar.

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=21456&highlight=tibetan+knife
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 30th September 2025, 06:06 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,142
Posted By Tim Simmons
Or Tibetan.

Or Tibetan.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th September 2025, 04:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,067
Posted By Tim Simmons
Nice looks West African to me. Ritual ? Rather...

Nice looks West African to me. Ritual ? Rather like a Recade. Symbol of rebirth coming alive with the rain? like it a lot cannot be that common.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th September 2025, 06:37 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,823
Posted By Tim Simmons
Thanks for your replies. The club does have a...

Thanks for your replies. The club does have a hole for a lanyard so presumably also used to whack an opponent.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th September 2025, 06:27 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,428
Posted By Tim Simmons
Personely bull shit either means too expensive or...

Personely bull shit either means too expensive or it is rubbish. I will only buy on a plain discription and sell the same way.
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