Forum: European Armoury
3rd August 2024, 05:29 PM
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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....
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Forum: European Armoury
3rd August 2024, 03:37 PM
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Forum: European Armoury
3rd August 2024, 03:12 PM
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Forum: European Armoury
3rd August 2024, 10:15 AM
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Forum: European Armoury
3rd August 2024, 09:18 AM
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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...
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Forum: European Armoury
2nd August 2024, 11:12 PM
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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.
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Forum: European Armoury
2nd August 2024, 09:07 PM
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Forum: European Armoury
2nd August 2024, 08:53 PM
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The Rapier provenance and purpose:
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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...
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Forum: European Armoury
2nd August 2024, 08:28 PM
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Forum: European Armoury
2nd August 2024, 06:53 PM
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Forum: European Armoury
2nd August 2024, 04:54 PM
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Forum: European Armoury
2nd August 2024, 04:47 PM
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Forum: European Armoury
25th March 2023, 08:59 AM
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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...
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Forum: European Armoury
24th March 2023, 09:54 PM
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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...
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Forum: European Armoury
14th March 2023, 11:13 PM
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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...
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Forum: European Armoury
3rd December 2022, 02:38 PM
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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...
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Forum: European Armoury
22nd July 2022, 09:37 AM
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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...
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Forum: European Armoury
15th May 2022, 12:36 PM
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Forum: European Armoury
4th May 2022, 06:43 PM
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Forum: European Armoury
3rd May 2022, 07:28 AM
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Forum: European Armoury
2nd May 2022, 07:54 PM
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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...
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Forum: European Armoury
2nd May 2022, 05:29 PM
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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...
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Forum: European Armoury
2nd May 2022, 02:05 PM
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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:
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Forum: European Armoury
2nd May 2022, 12:37 PM
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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...
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Forum: European Armoury
2nd May 2022, 11:26 AM
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