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Forum: European Armoury 30th December 2023, 09:40 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 40,863
Posted By sabertasche
Thank you all for commenting on my new...

Thank you all for commenting on my new acquisition. As always I am in awe of the breadth of knowledge within the Forum.

Greg
Forum: European Armoury 17th December 2023, 02:27 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 40,863
Posted By sabertasche
Thanks Fernando, does this speak to any...

Thanks Fernando, does this speak to any particular country? Age wise, 1550?

Greg
Forum: European Armoury 17th December 2023, 12:45 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 40,863
Posted By sabertasche
Main Gauche or Misercorde Dagger

Holiday greetings to all! I picked this interesting old dagger in a trade to day and it's well beyond my collecting field. I found what I think is similar examples in Stone's A Glossary... but I'm...
Forum: European Armoury 20th November 2023, 12:05 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 81,584
Posted By sabertasche
Thanks Jim and Radboud for your thoughts. I...

Thanks Jim and Radboud for your thoughts. I agree that the sword appears to be a composite, assembled maybe 1800ish. The guard appears to be of the Grenadier/Flank company type, pre-1800, the...
Forum: European Armoury 19th November 2023, 06:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 81,584
Posted By sabertasche
Flank or Yeomanry Officers Sword with Shamshir Blade

Reaching out to the Hive mind on a sword I picked up this yesterday. I have posted this on the FB page but thought that there are many who do not use social media.

At the gun show, initially I...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st March 2023, 04:23 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,172
Posted By sabertasche
VERY nice addition! G

VERY nice addition!

G
Forum: European Armoury 24th May 2022, 04:50 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,534
Posted By sabertasche
Thanks Fernando!

Thanks Fernando!
Forum: European Armoury 23rd May 2022, 09:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 4,534
Posted By sabertasche
Manton Target Pistol

Hi all, I recently did a big trade with an advanced collector and part of the trade was a single target or dueling pistol by Manton. I understand that Manton is a premiere maker but that's all I...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 23rd May 2022, 08:58 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 2,777
Posted By sabertasche
Ottoman Pistol

Hello everyone, I would like to share a selection of items I traded for over that week. First up is an Ottoman? flintlock pistol. It appears to me that its a European barrel mated to a trade lock. ...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd October 2021, 07:48 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,186
Posted By sabertasche
Recent Shamshir Auction Win

Hi all, I just won this at auction. I was able to see in in person and make the decision to bid based on a hint of what lay beneath the crusted patina. It appears to have a decent blade and...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st June 2021, 09:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,354
Posted By sabertasche
Any chance there is someone in the forum who can...

Any chance there is someone in the forum who can translate the writing?

Greg
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th June 2021, 03:33 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,354
Posted By sabertasche
I agree David, the interesting parts are high and...

I agree David, the interesting parts are high and low! I was going to attach a pole of some type to join these two but as I mentioned I think they really don't go together. I think they will be...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th June 2021, 03:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,354
Posted By sabertasche
Bikaner Armory Lance Butt and Spear Head

Hi all, I picked up this lance head and butt at the last gun show, pre-Covid and finally decided to post it here with several questions. They were purchased as a matched set yet I strongly suspect...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 22nd January 2021, 12:30 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 14,142
Posted By sabertasche
Here's mine, it's very old - at least 15 years...

Here's mine, it's very old - at least 15 years old! ...because that's how long I've owned it :)
Forum: European Armoury 3rd September 2020, 05:33 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,631
Posted By sabertasche
Hi Francantolin, I feel bad as my sword was one...

Hi Francantolin, I feel bad as my sword was one of the first blades I posted when I joined this Forum! Since then I've gently cleaned it and reassembled the scabbard but that's it. I should have...
Forum: European Armoury 2nd September 2020, 05:12 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 13,631
Posted By sabertasche
Hi all, the mounts appear to be Austro-Hungarian...

Hi all, the mounts appear to be Austro-Hungarian in origin for a so called "Magnent's" sword. I think it is a version of court sword for minor nobles. They appear in a multitude of shapes and...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th March 2020, 04:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 9,536
Posted By sabertasche
Hi David, I am no expert but to me it looks...

Hi David, I am no expert but to me it looks Chinese.

Greg
Forum: European Armoury 1st January 2020, 02:00 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 6,954
Posted By sabertasche
A Happy New Year! My new years resolution is to...

A Happy New Year! My new years resolution is to actively participate in the Forum in 2020.

Peace and Wellness to all in 2020!

Greg
Forum: European Armoury 23rd November 2018, 04:35 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,425
Posted By sabertasche
HI Guys, it appears to be the blade of a Saxon,...

HI Guys, it appears to be the blade of a Saxon, Infantry Officer's sword, WW1 era.

Greg
Forum: European Armoury 1st September 2018, 02:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,996
Posted By sabertasche
Hi all, an update on the original owner of this...

Hi all, an update on the original owner of this sword. William Bicknell Coney, Major in the Sherwood Foresters Feb 14, 1890. William Bicknell Coney was Christened 25 Feb 1857 at Salcombe, Regis,...
Forum: European Armoury 13th August 2018, 04:45 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,996
Posted By sabertasche
Here are some images of the complete sword. If...

Here are some images of the complete sword. If there is a question about Wilkinson swords, it is why are Patent Hilt swords special? The answer is that they comprised less than 2% production and...
Forum: European Armoury 13th August 2018, 05:24 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 8,996
Posted By sabertasche
1845 Patent Hilt Infantry Officer's Sword - 1890, Wilkinson

Hi all, just back from the local gun show and I'me very happy to add this magnificent Wilkinson's Patent hilt infantry officer's sword to my collection. I focus on 1822 - 1898 Infantry Officer's...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 25th May 2018, 06:21 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,140
Posted By sabertasche
Hi all, I posted this waaay back in 2007. (where...

Hi all, I posted this waaay back in 2007. (where does time fly?) I'm wondering if between then and now younger eyes may be able to translate the writing on the ricasso on post#2?

Greg
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 19th May 2018, 07:05 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,428
Posted By sabertasche
Thanks so much AJ1356 for taking a stab at...

Thanks so much AJ1356 for taking a stab at translating the inscription. The date appears to be approximately 1860.

For the Forum, it there a "typical" format to such inscriptions? What are the...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th May 2018, 06:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 6,428
Posted By sabertasche
Khyber Knife

Hi all, it's been ages since I posted anything. Work, family and a feeling of inferiority in knowledge has kept me from posting as I only seem to ask, not give from the more academic collectors in...
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