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Forum: European Armoury 27th January 2019, 03:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 38,142
Posted By Norman McCormick
Hi Guys, This older thread...

Hi Guys,
This older thread http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=18629&highlight=hunting may have some relevance to your discussion.
Regards,
Norman.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th January 2019, 08:39 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 16,823
Posted By Norman McCormick
I can personally vouch for Mr Domenech's...

I can personally vouch for Mr Domenech's willingness and kindness in sharing his vast knowledge of this subject.
Regards,
Norman.
Forum: European Armoury 31st December 2018, 08:25 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,332
Posted By Norman McCormick
A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ONE AND ALL

A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ONE AND ALL
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st December 2018, 07:54 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 16,823
Posted By Norman McCormick
Please disregard.

Please disregard.
Forum: European Armoury 21st December 2018, 02:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 7,539
Posted By Norman McCormick
Merry Yuletide.

A VERY MERRY YULETIDE TO ALL
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th December 2018, 07:21 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,610
Posted By Norman McCormick
Hi Colin, Yes, the Bhutanese bows I...

Hi Colin,
Yes, the Bhutanese bows I have managed to find online all have overlapping limbs whereas the one in question has limbs that butt together.
My Regards,
Norman.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th December 2018, 12:22 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,610
Posted By Norman McCormick
Hi Ibrahiim, You're spot on....

Hi Ibrahiim,
You're spot on. Many thanks.

Hi Colin,
Java seems pretty good. Thanks again.

My Regards,
Norman.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 12th December 2018, 02:27 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,610
Posted By Norman McCormick
Hi Colin, Thanks for the info. Two...

Hi Colin,
Thanks for the info. Two areas rather far apart! Hopefully I will be able to put better photographs up after the weekend and maybe will give a better idea of origin. Thanks...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 11th December 2018, 04:58 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 10,610
Posted By Norman McCormick
Bow for Id

Hi,
Anybody recognise the origin of this bow. Thanks.
Regards,
Norman.
Forum: European Armoury 9th December 2018, 06:05 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 18,211
Posted By Norman McCormick
Hi Fabrice, Another N.C.O. sword...

Hi Fabrice,
Another N.C.O. sword from Wilkinson.
Regards,
Norman.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 9th December 2018, 05:40 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,998
Posted By Norman McCormick
Hi Ed, I will have another look re your...

Hi Ed,
I will have another look re your suggestion. Thanks for your interest.
My Regards,
Norman.
Forum: European Armoury 8th December 2018, 09:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 40,970
Posted By Norman McCormick
Hi. The fact is that there were more Scots on...

Hi.
The fact is that there were more Scots on the Govt side at Culloden than in the army of Charles Edward Stuart https://www.nam.ac.uk/explore/battle-culloden and contrary to popular belief not...
Forum: European Armoury 8th December 2018, 06:36 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 18,211
Posted By Norman McCormick
Hi, Perhaps this might help. ...

Hi,
Perhaps this might help. http://www.oldpolicecellsmuseum.org.uk/content/history/police_history/police_swords

Regards,
Norman.
Forum: European Armoury 8th December 2018, 03:31 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 18,211
Posted By Norman McCormick
Hi Fabrice, 1856 Pattern Pioneer sword...

Hi Fabrice,
1856 Pattern Pioneer sword issued in Jan 1900 with a similar stamp. I think you're maybe confusing some issue pattern swords i.e Police, Pioneer, N.C.O.'s etc., and commissioned...
Forum: European Armoury 6th December 2018, 06:51 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 40,970
Posted By Norman McCormick
Hi, The disposition of the fullers is quite...

Hi,
The disposition of the fullers is quite typical of some 18thC blades. See attached photograph of a French Petits Montmorency sabre from which I think one could easily craft a blade similar to...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd December 2018, 06:37 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,998
Posted By Norman McCormick
Hi Stu, Apologies for the late reply....

Hi Stu,
Apologies for the late reply. On close inspection the marks are just the result of corrosion and unfortunately not makers stamps.

Hi Martin,
Thanks for the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 29th November 2018, 06:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,998
Posted By Norman McCormick
Thank-you for your insights gentlemen. I know the...

Thank-you for your insights gentlemen. I know the African attribution is by far the most likely and I'm going to approach the Zoological Dept of my local university to try and determine exactly what...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th November 2018, 07:59 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,998
Posted By Norman McCormick
Hi Colin, Looks that way and as I am...

Hi Colin,
Looks that way and as I am in the U.K. it would make more sense although it is not unusual to get Native American bits here particularly from what is now Canada and that's what...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th November 2018, 07:48 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,998
Posted By Norman McCormick
My thoughts too but then again plenty of reptiles...

My thoughts too but then again plenty of reptiles in N.America. I must admit the reptile skin has thrown me a bit but if it could be I.D. it would be positive proof of origin. Thanks for your input....
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th November 2018, 06:54 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,998
Posted By Norman McCormick
More photographs.

More photographs.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 28th November 2018, 06:52 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 14,998
Posted By Norman McCormick
Possible ??? Native American use Musket.

Hi All,
I have acquired a rather well used musket which may or may not have been used by a Native American. It would appear to have been originally a flintlock which has been 'blacksmith'...
Forum: European Armoury 21st November 2018, 04:54 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 16,350
Posted By Norman McCormick
Sentiments entirely in accord with the original...

Sentiments entirely in accord with the original post.

Thank you Jim.
Forum: European Armoury 11th November 2018, 07:43 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 16,350
Posted By Norman McCormick
Perhaps this is Neither the Time Nor the Place!

Perhaps this is Neither the Time Nor the Place!
Forum: European Armoury 11th November 2018, 01:09 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 16,350
Posted By Norman McCormick
A Time for Reflection.

In Memory of All.
Forum: European Armoury 13th July 2018, 02:33 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 8,838
Posted By Norman McCormick
Hi Oliver, Had a straightforward...

Hi Oliver,
Had a straightforward one of these ages ago and have handled a couple more but I have never seen this particular configuration. A word of caution which you are probably aware...
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