Forum: European Armoury
16th April 2026, 07:05 PM
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Scabbard ID
I've had this for a while. Length O/A is 26.6 inches.
Leather is not in great shape. Crown V (Victoria) suggest , well, Victorian.
Thoughts?
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Forum: European Armoury
31st March 2026, 11:24 PM
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Replies: 12
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Forum: European Armoury
31st March 2026, 11:19 PM
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Replies: 12
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Hi, sorry for the hiatus.
The "square...
Hi, sorry for the hiatus.
The "square mark" is corrosion, dirt.
But there appears to be 3 letters on the left side of the blade about 5" from the guard ...
It is easier to make out when...
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Forum: Swap Forum
27th March 2026, 11:24 PM
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Replies: 0
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An important reference
I found this book ages ago and thought it a critical reference for the development of staff weapons. I thought it was really rare. It ain't.
$35 US.
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Forum: European Armoury
7th February 2026, 01:43 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,963
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Forum: European Armoury
7th February 2026, 01:34 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,963
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Forum: European Armoury
6th February 2026, 02:10 AM
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Replies: 0
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Some Bills
I bought these over time from sources in europe. They look like what I think they were: farm implements pressed into service.
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Forum: European Armoury
6th February 2026, 01:49 AM
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Replies: 3
Views: 2,963
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Forum: European Armoury
21st January 2026, 01:06 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,863
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Forum: European Armoury
19th January 2026, 12:31 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,724
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Forum: European Armoury
19th January 2026, 01:49 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,863
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Forum: European Armoury
18th January 2026, 10:55 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,863
Cannon Projectiles I
12 Pounder Shell
Diameter = 4.625" (Nominal = 4.52”)
Wall thickness = 0.91”
Volume = 1 Cup (250ml) (inside volume: to base of fuse opening)
Weight = 8.75 lbs (Nominal = 8.34)
250606
250607
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Forum: European Armoury
18th January 2026, 10:44 PM
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Replies: 4
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Forum: European Armoury
18th January 2026, 03:48 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 2,724
Two "Hunting" Swords
This is sort of an interesting story.
About two years ago it happened that a gentleman I know came into possession of his late father's German militaria collection. I proceeded, nice guy that I...
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Forum: European Armoury
17th January 2026, 11:35 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,220
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Forum: European Armoury
17th January 2026, 11:29 PM
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Replies: 1
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Hunting Sword makers mark
Just got a new sword, will post pics when daylight comes ... meanwhile does anyone recognize this mark?
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Forum: European Armoury
2nd January 2026, 04:26 PM
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Replies: 1
Views: 2,714
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Forum: European Armoury
26th December 2025, 04:54 PM
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Replies: 3
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Forum: European Armoury
9th December 2025, 01:41 PM
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Replies: 0
Views: 7,338
A Special Cannon
This is a 1:3 (?) repro of a Long 12pdr. from Nelson's Flagship Victory.
Barrel is 36", Bore 1.25"
Some small number were made in the UK.
Cast into the bottom is the inscription "Made in...
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Forum: European Armoury
9th December 2025, 01:29 PM
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Replies: 3
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Two swords
First is a child's sword. 29" o/a, blade 23.5". Double edged, no fuller.
I almost fell headlong into the child sword rabbit hole. :D
Second is 32" o/a, blade 27". Single edged, slightly...
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Forum: European Armoury
9th December 2025, 12:54 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 18,410
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Forum: European Armoury
8th December 2025, 11:06 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 7,682
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Forum: European Armoury
8th December 2025, 12:12 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 7,682
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Forum: European Armoury
8th December 2025, 02:03 AM
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Replies: 4
Views: 7,682
Does anyone have this?
I need like 6 pages from a book entitled
SCOTTISH WEAPONS AND FORTIFICATIONS 1100 - 1800
by CALDWELL, DAVID H
The pages are 437-441 and concern the carriage of Mons Meg.
Can anyone help?...
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Forum: European Armoury
5th December 2025, 11:21 AM
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Replies: 12
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