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Forum: European Armoury 3rd August 2024, 05:29 PM
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Posted By Tordenskiold1721
I noticed that Christian IV portrait further up...

I noticed that Christian IV portrait further up in this thread with him on his war horse with his riding sword also shows him carrying his Danish made wheellock pistols, that saw a few wars with him....
Forum: European Armoury 3rd August 2024, 03:37 PM
Replies: 15
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Posted By Tordenskiold1721
Thank you Jim for your information on rapiers in...

Thank you Jim for your information on rapiers in this style ! :)

You mentioned the example in the Wallace Collection. It belongs in this thread:
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Forum: European Armoury 3rd August 2024, 03:12 PM
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Posted By Tordenskiold1721
Adding some examples with similar pommels for...

Adding some examples with similar pommels for military use in Norwegian museums collections:

https://digitaltmuseum.no/021027299073/karde

https://digitaltmuseum.no/011023246716/karde
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Forum: European Armoury 3rd August 2024, 10:15 AM
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Posted By Tordenskiold1721
Salvatore Fabris(1544-1617) fencing manual: ...

Salvatore Fabris(1544-1617) fencing manual:

https://wiktenauer.com/wiki/Salvator_Fabris
Forum: European Armoury 3rd August 2024, 09:18 AM
Replies: 15
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Posted By Tordenskiold1721
Italian forms were at hand. You were...

Italian forms were at hand.

You were resonating correctly Jim ! Christian IV(1588-1648) was possibly influenced by his Italian fencing teacher Salvator Fabris(1544-1617). Whom wrote the first...
Forum: European Armoury 2nd August 2024, 11:12 PM
Replies: 15
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Posted By Tordenskiold1721
Lightbulb I noted his version corresponded to what I had...

I noted his version corresponded to what I had already learned.
I was severely reprimanded, with his saying if I had told him that in the first place it would have saved him weeks of research.
...
Forum: European Armoury 2nd August 2024, 09:07 PM
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Views: 10,578
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
You might have missed that the rapier was made as...

You might have missed that the rapier was made as Christian IV’s Knighthood Sword from around 1617. The date as according to the Royal Collection at Rosenborg Castle:
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Forum: European Armoury 2nd August 2024, 08:53 PM
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Posted By Tordenskiold1721
The Rapier provenance and purpose: ...

The Rapier provenance and purpose:

https://www.kongernessamling.dk/en/rosenborg/object/christian-ivs-knighthood-sword/

Below I attached a photo of Christian IV riding sword that he wore when...
Forum: European Armoury 2nd August 2024, 08:28 PM
Replies: 13
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Posted By Tordenskiold1721
Thank you Adrian ! I thought I observed...

Thank you Adrian ! I thought I observed "something" but could not be sure as I don't have your interesting barrel in my hands :)
Forum: European Armoury 2nd August 2024, 06:53 PM
Replies: 15
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Posted By Tordenskiold1721
You are correct in pointing out that this rapier...

You are correct in pointing out that this rapier is not in my possession.

It is a rapier that I hope can be identified with ease :)

The hilt is decorated with gold leaf on blue with white...
Forum: European Armoury 2nd August 2024, 04:54 PM
Replies: 15
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Posted By Tordenskiold1721
Identification of rapier

Does anyone know who made this rapier, or what it is ?
Forum: European Armoury 2nd August 2024, 04:47 PM
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Posted By Tordenskiold1721
Nice composite, with a 16th century barrel with...

Nice composite, with a 16th century barrel with late 17th century stock and mounts. Period composite or decorative composite made up of a mix of 16th century and 17th century parts ?
Forum: European Armoury 25th March 2023, 08:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 20,975
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
I support Jasper's dating for most of the...

I support Jasper's dating for most of the examples shown in this tread, Ca 1670 - 1725 was the period were this type of hilts saw their prime use in Europe. I am adding on some additional...
Forum: European Armoury 24th March 2023, 09:54 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 20,975
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
It's been my understanding that the term...

It's been my understanding that the term Schwedendegen was slang originating towards the end of the Danish phase of the 30-year war and used during the continuations in the Swedish wars up until the...
Forum: European Armoury 14th March 2023, 11:13 PM
Replies: 8
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Posted By Tordenskiold1721
The blades look to functional to be theater...

The blades look to functional to be theater props. The photos posted below is the same as the auction house has posted on their website. I guess Gavin wants to find out if they are worth making a bid...
Forum: European Armoury 3rd December 2022, 02:38 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 8,197
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
16th century and early 17th century...

16th century and early 17th century pistols/muskets and rifles should have rounded screw tops holding parts together. Three of your screws have flat tops while all other looks 16th century.

The...
Forum: European Armoury 22nd July 2022, 09:37 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 9,943
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
Your sword could very well be original. When...

Your sword could very well be original. When keeping in mind that rust over centuries don't always look the same when taking metal surgical science into account. An item picked up from a river that...
Forum: European Armoury 15th May 2022, 12:36 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 24,598
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
Thank you Udo for your knowledge and research. It...

Thank you Udo for your knowledge and research. It brings me one step closer to understanding this pistols. I know you know pistols and therfore I appriciate your inputs :)
Forum: European Armoury 4th May 2022, 06:43 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 24,598
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
Speaking of counterfeits, digging a metal part...

Speaking of counterfeits, digging a metal part down into wet dirt creates a more real antique rust than acids. I heard there is even good counterfeits of 100 dollar bills :)
Forum: European Armoury 3rd May 2022, 07:28 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 24,598
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
Lots of reproductions of antique arms. Also with...

Lots of reproductions of antique arms. Also with fine decorations and made for black powder shooting.

The old patina and rust, the assembly stamps on the inside of the tangs, over 200 years old...
Forum: European Armoury 2nd May 2022, 07:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 24,598
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
Smile Absolutly no bad intention read into it from my...

Absolutly no bad intention read into it from my side. I'm just trying to find out what this pistols are, as you point out no known smith stamp or signature or decorations. Just plain correctly made...
Forum: European Armoury 2nd May 2022, 05:29 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 24,598
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
I took one of my louse locks from Danish M/1794...

I took one of my louse locks from Danish M/1794 musket to compare. The only difference is were the main spring connects. Otherwise no period-development difference. Photo below. I respect detailed...
Forum: European Armoury 2nd May 2022, 02:05 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 24,598
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
Yes both locks has springs and screws but also...

Yes both locks has springs and screws but also some differences.

The lock is fasted with the main screw from the belt hock and a screw in the front as I have seen is done on most Scottish pistols:
Forum: European Armoury 2nd May 2022, 12:37 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 24,598
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
Smile The photos of several Scottish pistols shows...

The photos of several Scottish pistols shows various locking solutions in half cocked and fully cocked position. Thank you for pointing out this variations. I simply found a photo that better...
Forum: European Armoury 2nd May 2022, 11:26 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 24,598
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
And here are some without your detail, also in...

And here are some without your detail, also in all steel:
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