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Forum: European Armoury 11th February 2017, 08:14 PM
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Posted By dana_w
As you are right to point out Jim, this would...

As you are right to point out Jim, this would more properly be called a Cabasset. I've spent too much time around people calling these helmets Morions and the ones with the comb, Comb Morions.

St....
Forum: European Armoury 10th February 2017, 10:44 PM
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Posted By dana_w
St. Augustine Florida Excavated Spanish Cabasset (Morion)

This morion was excavated on St. Augustine Florida's Anastasia Island near the Alligator Farm in the early 1960's. The man who found this it patched the holes and painted it, then wore it for years...
Forum: European Armoury 25th January 2017, 08:59 PM
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Posted By dana_w
Question I must be missing it. :shrug:

I must be missing it. :shrug:
Forum: European Armoury 25th January 2017, 05:18 PM
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Posted By dana_w
That is right fernando. In the case of the lock...

That is right fernando. In the case of the lock by Armanguer, the half-cock sear is below the full-cock sear. For your Gomes lock it is above and doesn't engage the toe.
Forum: European Armoury 25th January 2017, 04:57 PM
Replies: 62
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Posted By dana_w
For comparison this Patilla style miquelet lock...

For comparison this Patilla style miquelet lock is by Armanguer, a gun-lock maker who worked in Ripoll circa 1675
Forum: European Armoury 25th January 2017, 04:43 PM
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Posted By dana_w
Thanks. That makes the half-cock sear obvious.

Thanks. That makes the half-cock sear obvious.
Forum: European Armoury 25th January 2017, 04:15 PM
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Posted By dana_w
fernando, do you have a photo of the Bartholomeu...

fernando, do you have a photo of the Bartholomeu Gomes lock at half-cock?
Forum: European Armoury 25th January 2017, 03:25 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 48,522
Posted By dana_w
I certainly don't mind fernando. Collectively we...

I certainly don't mind fernando. Collectively we have access to many wonderful examples of Miquelet Lock styles. The forum gives us a good opportunity to examine any unique differences.
Forum: European Armoury 24th January 2017, 09:46 PM
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Views: 48,522
Posted By dana_w
Always nice to hear from you too Miqueleter.

Always nice to hear from you too Miqueleter.
Forum: European Armoury 24th January 2017, 09:38 PM
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Posted By dana_w
I've removed the lock to check for additional...

I've removed the lock to check for additional markings. Unfortunately, there are none.

For clarity on this particular Miquelet Lock, I offer these additional photos.
Forum: European Armoury 20th January 2017, 07:43 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 48,522
Posted By dana_w
A good point. Sorry about posting in the wrong...

A good point. Sorry about posting in the wrong forum.
Forum: European Armoury 20th January 2017, 05:58 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 48,522
Posted By dana_w
Yes, I agree! And Yes, I am KIDDING you about you...

Yes, I agree! And Yes, I am KIDDING you about you mentioning your age.
Forum: European Armoury 20th January 2017, 05:17 PM
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Posted By dana_w
I bow to your advanced age :) and deeply...

I bow to your advanced age :) and deeply appreciate you sharing your knowledge.
Forum: European Armoury 20th January 2017, 04:56 PM
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Views: 48,522
Posted By dana_w
I've learned not to use the term "never"...

I've learned not to use the term "never" :)
Forum: European Armoury 20th January 2017, 03:51 PM
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Views: 48,522
Posted By dana_w
Never? Are you sure about that fernando? :)

Never? Are you sure about that fernando? :)
Forum: European Armoury 20th January 2017, 02:30 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 48,522
Posted By dana_w
Interesting, I didn't realize plug bayonets were...

Interesting, I didn't realize plug bayonets were used for hunting. Thanks for pointing me to the image.
Forum: European Armoury 20th January 2017, 02:19 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 48,522
Posted By dana_w
It is a little hard to tell but the weapons in...

It is a little hard to tell but the weapons in Francisco de GOYA's, Dogs on leash, look like they could be full stock. Here is a larger and clearer photo.
Forum: European Armoury 20th January 2017, 02:12 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 48,522
Posted By dana_w
Thanks for the additional clarification fernando....

Thanks for the additional clarification fernando. I'll keep that in mind and mention this " commonly accepted concept" when I write the description.

Thanks so much for the scan of the marks too.
Forum: European Armoury 20th January 2017, 02:37 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 48,522
Posted By dana_w
Interesting. That is not a distinction I remember...

Interesting. That is not a distinction I remember reading about. I've seen many smooth bore half stock long guns being called Muskets. The bore on this weapon is around .75" (19.05 mm). It closely...
Forum: European Armoury 20th January 2017, 01:50 AM
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Posted By dana_w
Thanks for the info on the PARAT lineage Fernando...

Thanks for the info on the PARAT lineage Fernando K. Would you translate the Joan (Juan) Prat entries from the Diccionario Biografico de Artistas de Cataluna for me?

I have not found any...
Forum: European Armoury 19th January 2017, 10:45 PM
Replies: 62
Views: 48,522
Posted By dana_w
18th Miquelet Lock Shotgun, Catalonian Maker Info Needed

I am photographing this Spanish Musket for WeaponsCollector.com today. The makers mark on the barrel appears to be that of Joan (Juan) Prat. I've found this unattributed information on-line.

Joan...
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 11th January 2017, 03:06 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,945
Posted By dana_w
Thanks for your private message. I sent a...

Thanks for your private message. I sent a response to you that way.
Forum: Swap Forum 10th January 2017, 08:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,881
Posted By dana_w
Thanks Fernando.

Thanks Fernando.
Forum: Ethnographic Miscellania 10th January 2017, 08:24 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 8,945
Posted By dana_w
Good idea, I've never used the swap forum.

Good idea, I've never used the swap forum.
Forum: Swap Forum 10th January 2017, 05:12 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,881
Posted By dana_w
Needed, Theatrical Navaja For NY Metropolitan Opera

The New York Metropolitan Opera uses a 16" replica Navaja in a current production and one of the two they have just broke during rehearsal. I am trying to help them find another FAST. Can anyone help?
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