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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th February 2013, 08:38 PM
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Posted By dana_w
Need Help Identifying This Tantō

This is the first of two Tantō Daggers that I am trying to learn about. I would appreciate any comments.

The overall length is 15 5/8 inches. The blade measures 9 3/16 inches from the tip to the...
Forum: European Armoury 1st February 2013, 09:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,691
Posted By dana_w
What a treasure reading some of these older post...

What a treasure reading some of these older post is. I hope that Matchlock is getting better and will rejoin the discussions here soon.

The battlefield drawings are now stored at the Louvre and...
Forum: European Armoury 18th January 2013, 10:55 PM
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Posted By dana_w
Very nice. Is this a new acquisition Fernando?

Very nice. Is this a new acquisition Fernando?
Forum: European Armoury 31st December 2012, 09:40 PM
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Posted By dana_w
Boxlock Percussion Pistol, c1850, French or Belgian?

This a boxlock percussion pistol with a turn-off barrel, retractable trigger and an ebony grip. There are floral decorations on the breach, trigger and grip. The iron butt of the pistol has a pommel....
Forum: European Armoury 31st December 2012, 07:57 PM
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Posted By dana_w
Thanks Fernando! :D

Thanks Fernando! :D
Forum: European Armoury 29th December 2012, 11:38 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,850
Posted By dana_w
It's hard to say from the photo, but they made...

It's hard to say from the photo, but they made version of these pistols with fixed barrels (non turn-off). Some people call these "night pistols" or "night stand pistols". See this post ...
Forum: European Armoury 29th December 2012, 01:31 PM
Replies: 6
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Posted By dana_w
This is another example of a late turn-off barrel...

This is another example of a late turn-off barrel pistol, which some people mistakenly call a Queen Ann. Much like your previous post...
Forum: European Armoury 27th December 2012, 09:37 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,744
Posted By dana_w
Two Barrel Miquelet Pistol... Ripoll?

This is a two barrel Miquelet pistol. It seems to be of a style made for export in Ripoll Spain during the late 17th to early 18th century (see Lavin page 233). It has a ramrod thimble with a wooden...
Forum: European Armoury 27th December 2012, 09:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 13,215
Posted By dana_w
Simon is spot on. Thanks for the input.

Simon is spot on. Thanks for the input.
Forum: European Armoury 24th December 2012, 01:59 AM
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Views: 15,430
Posted By dana_w
I have to agree with Jim, the breadth of...

I have to agree with Jim, the breadth of knowledge available here is phenomenal.

Thanks again Richard! :)
Forum: European Armoury 23rd December 2012, 08:03 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 30,306
Posted By dana_w
Wonderful Matt, that info will help me with some...

Wonderful Matt, that info will help me with some of the critics.
Forum: European Armoury 23rd December 2012, 07:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,430
Posted By dana_w
At least it is an entertaining story. The...

At least it is an entertaining story.

The Billy and Charley Story (http://www.mernick.org.uk/B&C/page1.htm)
Forum: European Armoury 23rd December 2012, 05:40 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,430
Posted By dana_w
You are the winner Vendric (aka Richard)! A quick...

You are the winner Vendric (aka Richard)! A quick search of "Billy and Charlie" and a few clicks later .... Billy & Charlie 1000 (http://www.mernick.org.uk/B&C/years/1000.htm)
Forum: European Armoury 23rd December 2012, 04:06 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 30,306
Posted By dana_w
Hi Matt, Thanks for joining the discussion,...

Hi Matt,

Thanks for joining the discussion, and for your well informed comments.

I read an essay that you wrote on the Rondel Dagger (http://www.fioredeiliberi.org/topics/rondeldagger/) ...
Forum: European Armoury 23rd December 2012, 03:58 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,430
Posted By dana_w
Thanks again Jim. After looking at the...

Thanks again Jim.

After looking at the mounted skeletal figure for awhile, I am beginning to think he is holding a man (in a very awkward position). The skeleton is sitting side saddle on...
Forum: European Armoury 22nd December 2012, 10:53 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,430
Posted By dana_w
Hi Jim, I had a feeling that the medallion...

Hi Jim,

I had a feeling that the medallion could be a little off topic, so I checked with the lead moderator before posting. Several people seem to think that the figures on top of the object are...
Forum: European Armoury 20th December 2012, 04:09 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 15,430
Posted By dana_w
Interesting Medallion, of Unknown Origin

Can anyone tell me what this medallion is? It looks religious. Originally I was told it was Greek, then Russian, and now Roman. Are the figures at the top wearing armor? Are they birds, dragons ??...
Forum: European Armoury 15th December 2012, 09:55 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 80,917
Posted By dana_w
Both agree about the "llave ala moda" style being...

Both agree about the "llave ala moda" style being mainly from Madrid. Lavin likes to use the contemporary name. Neal named the lock for the place aka "Madrid lock" in his 1955 book (was the term used...
Forum: European Armoury 15th December 2012, 07:01 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 80,917
Posted By dana_w
Added another Rainer Daehnhardt link

I would LOVE to see a collection like the one you are talking about. I knew nothing about Professor Rainer Daehnhardt's collection until now. Thanks for putting me on the path!...
Forum: European Armoury 15th December 2012, 05:18 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 80,917
Posted By dana_w
What Neal & Daehnhart call "Castilian style" in...

What Neal & Daehnhart call "Castilian style" in fig 16 (top two photos of your post #32) and fig 29 (third photo of your post #32) seem VERY different. I'd enjoy seeing some more precisely defined...
Forum: European Armoury 15th December 2012, 04:53 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 80,917
Posted By dana_w
I have a copy of Espingarda Perfeyta somewhere....

I have a copy of Espingarda Perfeyta somewhere. I'll go do a little more reading. Thanks for the info.
Forum: European Armoury 15th December 2012, 02:36 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 80,917
Posted By dana_w
It is a little confusing to see Castilian style...

It is a little confusing to see Castilian style and Portuguese applied to that first pistol in post #30. I see the butt and butt plate distinctions you spoke about, are there any other differences...
Forum: European Armoury 14th December 2012, 07:58 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 80,917
Posted By dana_w
I was under the impression that fan-shaped...

I was under the impression that fan-shaped bridles were exclusive to Ripoll, or a maker from Ripoll. Here is an example made by Armanguer and dated 1675 on the inside of the lock.


"Cock and...
Forum: European Armoury 14th December 2012, 06:11 PM
Replies: 68
Views: 80,917
Posted By dana_w
That really looks like a Ripoll style lock. Do...

That really looks like a Ripoll style lock. Do you think / know that they were made in Portugal?
Forum: European Armoury 13th December 2012, 08:29 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 11,764
Posted By dana_w
... and Google does translate "virotes" to...

... and Google does translate "virotes" to "bolts".
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