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Forum: Swap Forum 14th May 2024, 10:54 PM
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Posted By CSinTX
16th C. Italian Broadsword

Wanted to post this here before sending it to ebay. I believe mid 1500s? Very elegant and nice broad blade. Feels great in the hand! Appears to be a repair in the last 8" of blade, where a change in...
Forum: European Armoury 23rd April 2023, 04:28 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,545
Posted By CSinTX
It definitely has "the look" but I don't recall...

It definitely has "the look" but I don't recall seeing any exactly like it. No central spike.
Forum: European Armoury 11th April 2023, 01:20 PM
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Views: 18,129
Posted By CSinTX
Opinion, looks to be a fairly recently made one...

Opinion, looks to be a fairly recently made one off.
Forum: European Armoury 31st March 2023, 04:36 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,501
Posted By CSinTX
A paper I found on the Scottish regiments during...

A paper I found on the Scottish regiments during the French and Indian War. Long but LOTS of information. Thought it fit well here as a good resource.
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Forum: European Armoury 31st March 2023, 04:29 AM
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Views: 6,501
Posted By CSinTX
Adding more interest to its past, it appears the...

Adding more interest to its past, it appears the crown/ Drury blade marks that are typical have been ground off and removed from mine. It doesnt appear well in pictures but there is an indentation...
Forum: European Armoury 31st March 2023, 04:22 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,501
Posted By CSinTX
Thanks everyone for all the information! ...

Thanks everyone for all the information!

Jim, in reference to- "By 1759, it is noted that it was ordered that swords issued to privates were to be 'lettered and numbered', ("Soldiers in America"...
Forum: European Armoury 27th March 2023, 11:56 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 6,501
Posted By CSinTX
A Black Watch Scottish Basket Hilt

Just got this in. It has a couple qualities that suggest some history.
Forum: European Armoury 7th December 2022, 12:29 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 6,547
Posted By CSinTX
Could you post more pics of the hilt?

Could you post more pics of the hilt?
Forum: European Armoury 28th October 2022, 09:18 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,584
Posted By CSinTX
My point was that sometimes maybe we are wrong.

My point was that sometimes maybe we are wrong.
Forum: European Armoury 28th October 2022, 08:29 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 10,584
Posted By CSinTX
Interesting. It looks like something we would...

Interesting. It looks like something we would likely misidentify as "fantasy". Hopefully we can see the blade later.
Forum: European Armoury 8th October 2022, 11:05 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 3,591
Posted By CSinTX
Congratulations on a very interesting find! And...

Congratulations on a very interesting find! And thanks for sharing it with us!

The pommel definitely looks to have some age to it. Can you give us some more pictures of the guard plate? Assume no...
Forum: European Armoury 30th August 2022, 02:11 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,128
Posted By CSinTX
Looks like another nice copy with a repurposed...

Looks like another nice copy with a repurposed back sword blade. Is it only sharp on one side?
Forum: European Armoury 30th August 2022, 02:09 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 9,128
Posted By CSinTX
Looks like a nice copy with maybe an older blade?

Looks like a nice copy with maybe an older blade?
Forum: European Armoury 17th June 2022, 02:07 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,270
Posted By CSinTX
Guessing the guard is brass? Looks to be in great...

Guessing the guard is brass? Looks to be in great condition.
Forum: European Armoury 14th June 2022, 09:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,187
Posted By CSinTX
Congrats!!! I'd kinda like to read the...

Congrats!!!

I'd kinda like to read the article but don't want to burn up one of your links.
Forum: European Armoury 30th May 2022, 01:49 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,497
Posted By CSinTX
Thanks Jasper. I know it may seem that I am being...

Thanks Jasper. I know it may seem that I am being argumentative, but for me, it's important to be thorough in exploring as many trails as possible.
Forum: European Armoury 29th May 2022, 04:04 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,497
Posted By CSinTX
I spent a lot of time searching images yesterday...

I spent a lot of time searching images yesterday and this is the closest similar example I can find. From a museum in Ghent. They describe it as 16th Century. It has the same trigger mechanism.
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Forum: European Armoury 29th May 2022, 03:50 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,497
Posted By CSinTX
Thanks everyone for your input. I can't find...

Thanks everyone for your input.

I can't find the remnants of any markings. I think it would show with the condition of the steel.

I also have to say, the metal work on it just seems older than...
Forum: European Armoury 28th May 2022, 06:47 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,497
Posted By CSinTX
I was able to get it weighed and measured. ...

I was able to get it weighed and measured.

Weight- 7.1kg
Overall length- 104cm
Width across the bow- 84cm
Thickness of bow where it enters the block- 1.25cm

This seems really massive and...
Forum: European Armoury 28th May 2022, 01:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,497
Posted By CSinTX
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Forum: European Armoury 28th May 2022, 01:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 10,497
Posted By CSinTX
A Heavy Weight Crossbow

More than two years, and I have now caught covid for the first time. Not being one to just sit around, a couple motrin and out to take some pictures of a crossbow Ive had for a while. I dont know a...
Forum: European Armoury 24th May 2022, 05:00 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 22,772
Posted By CSinTX
Congrats Dirk! You might try outside...

Congrats Dirk!

You might try outside pictures. In the shade if the sun is super bright. I'll be happy to edit your pics for you also.

Can someone educate us on the history of "the green man"?
Forum: European Armoury 20th May 2022, 01:59 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 29,925
Posted By CSinTX
Similar but much smaller signal cannons from the...

Similar but much smaller signal cannons from the same foundry recently sold at auction. It appears the roman numerals in front of the touch holes are a sizing mark. And not representing the poundage...
Forum: European Armoury 15th January 2022, 12:23 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 29,925
Posted By CSinTX
Better pictures of each touch hole? How do they...

Better pictures of each touch hole? How do they compare? If they were shot very much, the touch holes wear down.

Also pics of the muzzles?
Forum: European Armoury 12th January 2022, 09:56 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 21,322
Posted By CSinTX
Thanks for the additional thoughts! To me,...

Thanks for the additional thoughts!

To me, it is not fair to dismiss an item because it does not appear in books or in a museum.

I still have a lot to learn about styles and typeology but I...
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