Outstanding discussion guys! and its great to keep learning more on the wider range of arms, very impressive items you're all displaying as well.
It is important to remember, since it has been brought up, that while we enjoy discussing all forms of arms and armour, we prefer to leave the commercial aspects out of the discussions. Its OK to post and discuss any weapon, as long as its not in a current auction, and please leave any dialogue regarding sale or trade out of the discussion.
Over the years it has been maintained that keeping any mention of selling an item or discussion regarding that or value estimates etc. should be kept to private messages or email. This is one of the reasons we maintain the swap forum also (which seems to be working well!!). It seems that this policy has been so standard here that it has been almost a given for many years, and has seldom been an issue among members in thier compliance, and with a very busy swap forum !
We're here to learn about arms and armour, and in posting and discussing them, information about whether they are for sale or not is irrelevant, and if they are currently being auctioned or sold may lead to problems if comments or opinions may be construed to negatively impact that status.
As far as discussing items before they are up for auction, I think that is OK but the discussion should terminate when it is posted for auction. Straightforward dealing with the matter should be observed, much as Manuel Luis has shown here by divulging intent to auction concerning a weapon he is mentioning.
Actually the same rules and so on that are in place on the Ethnographic Forum are applicable here, and as always, everyones understanding and cooperation are very much appreciated.
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