Testing members tastes for firearms

broadaxe · 21st January 2012, 11:08 PM

That's an interesting firearm Fernando, and I do think we can share place for historic firearms as well. I think the word you used, "patilha", origintes in old Arabic, because "fitil" means actually cord fuse or cord match, so the phrase "Abu-fitil" meaned matchlock gun, later any long gun.

Shotguns played a major role with the defence of hebrew settlements during the pre-state phase, 1880-1948, mostly long side-by-side either Belgian or British, and after 1918 onwards the "Abu-hamsa" (arabic for "Father of five") took also place in the scene; You know it as FN-Browning semi-auto with 5 cartridges.

fernando · 22nd January 2012, 03:26 PM

Hi Broadaxe,
Thsnks for your input

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... That's an interesting firearm Fernando, and I do think we can share place for historic firearms as well....

Taking this thread title and the question it contains in its original context, one will remind that the said thread was open over three years ago, by the time the European Armoury Forum was created, the question being the "feeling the pulse" of the forum members on their range of preferences. From then on we have verified some enthusiasm on this area (me included

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Originally Posted by broadaxe

... I think the word you used, "patilha", originates in old Arabic, because "fitil" means actually cord fuse or cord match, so the phrase "Abu-fitil" meaned matchlock gun, later any long gun...

Now i am a bit confused

I can go as far as knowing that patilha comes from the Castillian patilla; for the moment i fail to confirm if it originaly comes from old Arabic.
But i can tell you that, for the case, and as reminded by Fernando K in his post #30, patilha/patilla is the toe in the front foot of the hammer that holds it in half and full cock positions. Allegedly the name of this part comes from its resemblance with sideburns.

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fernando · 22nd January 2012, 04:43 PM

Hi Barry,
What a fine specimen you have selected to illustrate your impressions on old guns. The LeMat revolver shure deserves its inscription in the walk of fame.

rickystl · 23rd January 2012, 05:04 PM

Hi Fernando!!! That is a very interesting piece. To me, the miquelet percussion lock does not look converted from flint. The cut outs on the breech of the barrel as well as the bolster for the nipple look familiar as an early percussion system. If this is the case, this would probably date this gun to about 1840 or later. The swell at the muzzle was likely done for ease in loading. And the Catalan style but stock really adds to the attractiveness of this gun. As you mentioned, this gun looks like a perfect example of a short, personal protection weapon from the period. The markings on this gun are also attractive.

As for myself, my main interest is in firearms. Especially Ethnographic firearms and some European. I collect, and even shoot selected originals from my collection. Only have a few edge weapons. I do hope this forum continues with Firearms postings. I have found there are very few interested in the Ethnographic firearms. Most of the guys are interested in the swords and armour. I have found the Viking Sword Web-Site to be fun and educational - and very addictive!!

Stuart: I sure do wish that Omani decorated Martini would grow legs and come running to mt house

Since we are on the European Forum, a couple of Spanish guns from my collection. Believe I've posted these before. Thanks again to everyone for your help over the many months. Rick.

fernando · 23rd January 2012, 05:50 PM

Thank you Rick,

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