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Matchlock · 28th January 2011, 05:47 PM

Oh yes,

A parade partizan or a spontoon, I think both terms are correct.
I would assign it to Northern Italy, 17th c.

A high quality piece no doubt, even though the top finial is missing.

Best,
Michael

28th January 2011, 05:47 PM	#3
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Oh yes, A parade partizan or a spontoon, I think both terms are correct. I would assign it to Northern Italy, 17th c. A high quality piece no doubt, even though the top finial is missing. Best, Michael