My Eskilstuna Collection

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Originally Posted by Rafngard

It's wood. I think I've seen them described as Ebony, but I would put money on that.

thank you, interesting to know !

Originally Posted by Rafngard

The iceskater?

yes indeed, the one and only and one of the world's best ever, together with Norway's Johann Olav Koss and our Ard Schenk from Holland

Originally Posted by Rafngard

I think that makes sense. They've made blades for hundreds of years there, why not other forms of metal work?

they look to be of very good quality, both the rifles and also the bayonets !

Originally Posted by Rafngard

I think the next time I'm in Sweden, I'll have to make a point to go to Eskilstuna. A Swedish friend of mine lives not far from there actually.

Thanks,
Leif

Thnx a lot / Tack så mycket for your reply !

have a nice day ! ☺☼☺

Gunar