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Forum: European Armoury 5th May 2016, 07:53 PM
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Posted By templarnight
Hi. Thanks for your post it's made interesting...

Hi. Thanks for your post it's made interesting reading.
The stitching on the Scabbard just reminded me of,as an example, the 1796 Infantry Scabbard stitching. The way it's done strikes me as...
Forum: European Armoury 4th May 2016, 09:54 PM
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Views: 7,647
Posted By templarnight
Thanks Jim. I will give my observations. The...

Thanks Jim.
I will give my observations. The patination on the grip is very deep and feels like it would be on a 18th and not 19th century piece. Also the leather scabbard and the stitching...
Forum: European Armoury 1st May 2016, 08:30 PM
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Views: 7,647
Posted By templarnight
Thanks for your reply. My thoughts were that the...

Thanks for your reply. My thoughts were that the level of patination looked earlier. Can you give any references online?
Forum: European Armoury 1st May 2016, 06:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,647
Posted By templarnight
Scottish Dirk

Hi.
I have just bought this Dirk and am looking for some thoughts on its date. My library hasn't got much about these and the net hasn't helped.
I'm hoping it's 18th century.
Thanks for any...
Forum: European Armoury 3rd January 2016, 08:57 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,492
Posted By templarnight
Sorry for not replying sooner. Please find...

Sorry for not replying sooner.

Please find a picture of the Back of the Hilt...
Forum: European Armoury 26th October 2015, 11:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,093
Posted By templarnight
Yes I felt it could be a Spatha. Are there any...

Yes I felt it could be a Spatha. Are there any online sites where I can find the two you mention?
Forum: European Armoury 25th October 2015, 03:21 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,093
Posted By templarnight
I have to disagree. I'm sure that this blade is...

I have to disagree. I'm sure that this blade is shaped by design rather than corrosion. I have a collection of medieval swords and really don't think it's medieval.
I also feel sure that the...
Forum: European Armoury 25th October 2015, 12:56 AM
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Views: 6,093
Posted By templarnight
Any ideas?

Any ideas?
Forum: European Armoury 25th October 2015, 12:55 AM
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Posted By templarnight
Any ideas?

Any ideas?
Forum: European Armoury 23rd October 2015, 04:54 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 10,492
Posted By templarnight
French? Cavalry Sword

Hi

Can anyone help me ID this Sword. Its very heavy and the Blade and Scabbard have matching numbers.

The Hilt is solid cast Brass and has insignia depicting two crossed Lances with 'N IV'. ...
Forum: European Armoury 23rd October 2015, 04:52 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 6,093
Posted By templarnight
Iron Age or Roman Sword

Hi

I have bought this Sword from a closing down Museum in the UK, by repute it was found in Selby, Yorkshire.

Its made of Iron and has a turned Brass Pommel that I am confident is contemporary....
Forum: European Armoury 6th September 2014, 04:33 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 14,686
Posted By templarnight
Yes I take on board everything. Im not...

Yes I take on board everything.

Im not willing this to be a combination weapon, just interested to find out what it is....

My thoughts concerning the opening at the end is....I have handled a...
Forum: European Armoury 6th September 2014, 10:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 14,686
Posted By templarnight
Interestign thought regarding Amercian use. But...

Interestign thought regarding Amercian use. But would that explain the Matchlock Mechanism, which had largely died out by 1700.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th September 2014, 08:19 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 4,672
Posted By templarnight
Early Wooden LongBow or Tribal?

I have had this sat in my collection for years and have now got around to trying to find out where it originates from.

My question being is it European or is it Tribal?

Its 199cm long and has...
Forum: European Armoury 5th September 2014, 08:17 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 4,069
Posted By templarnight
Early Wooden LongBow??

I have had this sat in my collection for years and have now got around to trying to find out where it originates from.

My question being is it European or is it Tribal?

Its 199cm long and has...
Forum: European Armoury 5th September 2014, 07:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,302
Posted By templarnight
I think I will leave it alone as I dont have much...

I think I will leave it alone as I dont have much experience!!
Forum: European Armoury 5th September 2014, 04:19 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,302
Posted By templarnight
Hi. I did post a pic of the Side Plate, and im...

Hi. I did post a pic of the Side Plate, and im not sure what the Nose Cap refers to...as you can tell Muskets arent my area at all. Hope the pics of the Butt plate help.

I also notice that on...
Forum: European Armoury 5th September 2014, 03:27 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,302
Posted By templarnight
Early French Flintlock Musket

Hi all.

I am researching this Musket. My reference books unfortunatley lacking in thsi area so would appreciate any help in firmly IDing this.

Total length is 153cm, the Barrel is 113.5cm with...
Forum: European Armoury 5th September 2014, 09:37 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 14,686
Posted By templarnight
Combination Halberd / Matchlock for comment

Hi all.
I am interested to hear your comments on this Weapon.
Made of Iron its in Relic condition.

I can only think its a Hand Held Axe with Matchlock.

The Total length is 41cm, the Barrel...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 5th January 2014, 02:32 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 6,669
Posted By templarnight
Indonesian Knife ID

Hi Forum.

Can anyone help ID this Knife?

It has a 36cm Blade and is stamped with the Owners name and a Regiment?

Any help gratefully recieved
Forum: European Armoury 26th August 2013, 12:20 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,252
Posted By templarnight
Persian Uniform ID

Hi
Im trying to pin down this uniform on a Pocket Watch Im researching.
I think its the Persian dynasty emblem. Any clues on the uniform?
Forum: Swap Forum 24th August 2013, 05:13 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,650
Posted By templarnight
antique-arms.net

Just adding my website with some items for sale that may be of interest to people.

Not sure if this is within the rules so forgive me if not
Forum: European Armoury 14th August 2013, 10:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,149
Posted By templarnight
The inscription is very difficult to read...

The inscription is very difficult to read anything. Theres just the odd letter.

I also feel it is of European manufacture, the construction of the Barrel Handle is very similar to that of arrel...
Forum: European Armoury 8th August 2013, 02:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,294
Posted By templarnight
Engraved Crown and Wreath on Dirk.

Can anyone help my ID this engraving on a Dirk?

Is it a standard Army type motif?
Forum: European Armoury 8th August 2013, 02:31 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 9,149
Posted By templarnight
More pics

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