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Forum: European Armoury 2nd May 2022, 01:37 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 77,144
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
Smile 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...
Forum: European Armoury 2nd May 2022, 12:26 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 77,144
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
And here are some without your detail, also in...

And here are some without your detail, also in all steel:
Forum: European Armoury 2nd May 2022, 12:17 PM
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Views: 77,144
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
The only small stamp that this photo magnefies on...

The only small stamp that this photo magnefies on the inside of rusty greasy barrels are number 4 as seen on this photo. This apears to be assemply numbers:
Forum: European Armoury 2nd May 2022, 11:45 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 77,144
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
Thank you for taking your time taking a good look...

Thank you for taking your time taking a good look at the pistols. It seems to me that the triggers are placed as you describe they should be on Schottish pistols. To answer your question. The pistols...
Forum: European Armoury 2nd May 2022, 10:51 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 77,144
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
You are absolutley right Udo. The Screws ends in...

You are absolutley right Udo. The Screws ends in needles that fully penetrates the touch hole. The photo is taken with the pistols up side down so you can see that the needles is well seated in the...
Forum: European Armoury 30th April 2022, 03:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 77,144
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
Interesting, were and when by who was this...

Interesting, were and when by who was this reproductions made ?
Forum: European Armoury 30th April 2022, 10:09 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 77,144
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
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...
Forum: European Armoury 20th February 2022, 01:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 18,734
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
The leather wrap seems new and is a fairly poor...

The leather wrap seems new and is a fairly poor display replacement, if the whole sword is all original. The leather wrap can be nicly replaced giving it the look your sword might deserve.

I...
Forum: European Armoury 29th June 2020, 02:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 24,334
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
Very nice and very rear. Congratulation !!

Very nice and very rear. Congratulation !!
Forum: European Armoury 27th June 2020, 08:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 24,334
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
I have seen a few Carabiner's and it looks as the...

I have seen a few Carabiner's and it looks as the real thing to me and based on the good photos I have no reason to believe otherwise.

My question, and it is not only a question as in a challenge...
Forum: European Armoury 13th April 2020, 07:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,075
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
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...
Forum: European Armoury 11th April 2020, 07:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 14,075
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
Same type found here: ...

Same type found here:

https://www.arma-dania.dk/public/timeline/_AD_blankvaben_view.php?editid1=227
Forum: European Armoury 13th March 2020, 09:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 23,571
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
Smile Is there anyone that have a idea when this pistol...

Is there anyone that have a idea when this pistol is made, and who is this Fisher that have marked the lock?

It looks to me that the issue with finding the gunsmith is not being able to easily see...
Forum: European Armoury 3rd April 2018, 11:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 9,061
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
The symbol on your pommel is an old Norse(Viking)...

The symbol on your pommel is an old Norse(Viking) symbol for eternity.

Organic material would be the original material used to hold the pommel parts together.

There is an other forum thread...
Forum: European Armoury 13th March 2018, 03:08 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 11,619
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
Fine mortar and interesting history. Thank you...

Fine mortar and interesting history. Thank you for cheering Marcus !
Forum: European Armoury 15th January 2018, 05:01 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 38,834
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
Reference to the dealer were you can see more...

Reference to the dealer were you can see more detailed photos of the same sword is:

http://www.antik-sammlerboerse.info/

The items:

http://www.xn--antik-sammlerbrse-d0b.de/
Forum: European Armoury 14th January 2018, 03:21 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 38,834
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
Hello Foxbat, this is good news, I am always...

Hello Foxbat, this is good news, I am always looking to expand my library. If you have references to your literature and pages on the subject, that would be great ! We should both share some photos...
Forum: European Armoury 14th January 2018, 01:44 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 38,834
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
Thanks for posting this important and very good...

Thanks for posting this important and very good Estoc Victrix !! It's a pleasure seeing it.

As you point out it is designed to penetrate mail armor, a job the sharp and strong tip would do with...
Forum: European Armoury 13th January 2018, 04:38 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 38,834
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
Smile Please provide your references ? It is not...

Please provide your references ?

It is not the armor plate itself that is to be pierced but the small openings areas were the plate armor connects such as were the Paulerons, Vembrances,...
Forum: European Armoury 12th January 2018, 10:30 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 38,834
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
Its a very nice sword, Congratulations ! I agree...

Its a very nice sword, Congratulations ! I agree that this sword is for use by the horse mounted carry or in German language "Reiterschwert", as some choose to use. In English, Reiterschwert = Riders...
Forum: European Armoury 27th August 2017, 05:13 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 40,449
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
Interesting and educational topic with good...

Interesting and educational topic with good documentation a follow ups since it started. Defiantly the right thing too do, having the extension removed.

I am always a bit "nervous" when having...
Forum: European Armoury 8th June 2017, 10:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,184
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
Thanks Colin, your information is much...

Thanks Colin, your information is much appreciated !!
Forum: European Armoury 8th June 2017, 09:11 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,184
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
Thanks, I also did the google search. So witch...

Thanks, I also did the google search. So witch one's is the best one for second hand arms and armor literature and battle prints ? And what stores are not ?

Take a pick hit or miss ;) There is...
Forum: European Armoury 8th June 2017, 03:00 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,206
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
Very nice and inspiring exhibition photos Tatyana...

Very nice and inspiring exhibition photos Tatyana !! Do you have any close ups of the eleven Rapiers hanging with the hilts down in your photo number two? The type's interests me :)
Forum: European Armoury 4th June 2017, 03:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,184
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
Antiquarian Bookstore with Military prints and Books

Does anyone know one or two Antiquarian stores in Amsterdam that would have a good selection of antique / old military books, arms and armor books and antique battle scene prints ?
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