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Forum: European Armoury 22nd January 2010, 07:33 AM
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Posted By Ian Knight
Thanks Stuart, The mark is indeed the same as...

Thanks Stuart,
The mark is indeed the same as the illustration.
The breech looks like it is of the 'Springfield' improved type.
Ian
Forum: European Armoury 21st January 2010, 09:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,806
Posted By Ian Knight
That's it Dmitry. I have checked similar examples...

That's it Dmitry. I have checked similar examples online.
Thanks for your help.
Ian
Forum: European Armoury 21st January 2010, 05:16 PM
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Views: 14,806
Posted By Ian Knight
Thanks guys. I think you are correct Dmitry. The...

Thanks guys. I think you are correct Dmitry. The barrel appears to have been cut down to turn a rifle into a pistol. The sight does have a 'V' cut in it.
I have taken it apart but I will have to...
Forum: European Armoury 21st January 2010, 09:55 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 14,806
Posted By Ian Knight
Pistol I.D. please

I received this pistol part with a few other bits and pieces that I bought at an auction in the U.K.. Would anyone have an idea what the pistol is please?
There are a couple of markings which appear...
Forum: European Armoury 18th January 2010, 11:41 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 82,418
Posted By Ian Knight
Hello Jim, I wish that I had bought one when my...

Hello Jim,
I wish that I had bought one when my interest in the Napoleonic Wars started after seeing the film 'Waterloo' back in the 70s. Now they sell at auction in the U.K. for up to £3000 (nearly...
Forum: European Armoury 17th January 2010, 11:47 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 82,418
Posted By Ian Knight
Thanks very much guys. I may write a illustrated...

Thanks very much guys. I may write a illustrated list of instructions when I make my next grip.

David,
The grip was made from beech wood shaped and covered in leather. The grip was made out of...
Forum: European Armoury 17th January 2010, 05:23 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 82,418
Posted By Ian Knight
Thank you Fernando. It's very time consuming...

Thank you Fernando. It's very time consuming making a bespoke grip but very rewarding. This one took me two days to complete.
Ian
Forum: European Armoury 17th January 2010, 04:13 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 82,418
Posted By Ian Knight
The sword fitted with its new grip, made by...

The sword fitted with its new grip, made by myself. Rivet still to replace.
Ian
Forum: European Armoury 14th January 2010, 02:25 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 82,418
Posted By Ian Knight
Never mind Fernando, Thanks for your help...

Never mind Fernando,
Thanks for your help anyway. I guess that the markings will just have to remain a bit of a mystery. I think that the sword saw plenty of action and a long life. The blade should...
Forum: Swap Forum 13th January 2010, 11:03 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,837
Posted By Ian Knight
SOLD.

SOLD.
Forum: European Armoury 12th January 2010, 05:40 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 82,418
Posted By Ian Knight
Manolo/Fernando, If the sword was Spanish...

Manolo/Fernando,
If the sword was Spanish wouldn't 2nd be 'segundo' not 'segunda'.
The number 2 has an A after it, not a O.
ian
Forum: European Armoury 12th January 2010, 09:10 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 82,418
Posted By Ian Knight
Hello Fernando, I now have the sword but I...

Hello Fernando,
I now have the sword but I can't really offer any more information about the markings. What I would say is that I'm pretty sure that they read as the attachment. I believe that the...
Forum: Swap Forum 3rd January 2010, 12:41 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,837
Posted By Ian Knight
Sabre Briquet for sale

For sale:
AN IX style sabre briquet circa 1800. Brass hilt. Good 69 cm long blade marked with a 'B' or '8' at the ricasso.
A couple of small dents and general service wear to the hilt. A little...
Forum: Swap Forum 3rd January 2010, 12:36 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 7,560
Posted By Ian Knight
French sabre Briquet for sale

For sale:
French AN XI sabre briquet and leather scabbard. Brass hilt dated 1837. Knuckleguard marked 'PC' possibly for P. Cazamou (controller at Chatellerault 1832-1843). Quillon marked with a...
Forum: Swap Forum 27th December 2009, 12:57 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,272
Posted By Ian Knight
Spare British P1796 HC scabbard also required. ...

Spare British P1796 HC scabbard also required.
Ian
Forum: Swap Forum 22nd December 2009, 01:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,503
Posted By Ian Knight
Now £550. Ian

Now £550.

Ian
Forum: European Armoury 21st December 2009, 08:59 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 82,418
Posted By Ian Knight
Hello Dmitry, I have many of the Osprey books...

Hello Dmitry,
I have many of the Osprey books but not this one. Thank you.

Ian
Forum: European Armoury 20th December 2009, 01:40 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 82,418
Posted By Ian Knight
Thanks Fernando. I'll have a good look with a...

Thanks Fernando. I'll have a good look with a magnifying glass.
Ian
Forum: European Armoury 20th December 2009, 01:39 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 82,418
Posted By Ian Knight
Swap Forum. :rolleyes: Ian

Swap Forum. :rolleyes:

Ian
Forum: European Armoury 20th December 2009, 09:06 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 82,418
Posted By Ian Knight
Thanks Norman, I have five P1796 LC swords at...

Thanks Norman,
I have five P1796 LC swords at the moment. :)
I bought two of them because they looked a bit sad for themselves and were without grips. I gave them a light clean to remove active...
Forum: European Armoury 19th December 2009, 08:11 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 82,418
Posted By Ian Knight
That is quite possible, or maybe N or H. I will...

That is quite possible, or maybe N or H. I will see if I can pin those three letter options down to a particular Portuguese or Spanish cavalry regiment.
Ian
Forum: European Armoury 18th December 2009, 06:15 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 82,418
Posted By Ian Knight
Thanks very much for the information Fernando. I...

Thanks very much for the information Fernando. I will update this thread when I have the sword in my hands and had a good look at the markings myself.

I have attached a photo of the markings which...
Forum: Swap Forum 18th December 2009, 01:13 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,503
Posted By Ian Knight
French Napoleonic Officer's dress sword for sale

For sale: Very nice French Napoleonic Officer's uniform sword for sale.
The blade has most of its blue & gilt and original polish remaining. The Solingen blade is maker marked 'L S & C'. Pale brass...
Forum: European Armoury 18th December 2009, 08:03 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 82,418
Posted By Ian Knight
Hello Norman, Thank you for your kind welcome. ...

Hello Norman,
Thank you for your kind welcome.
My interest is in swords of the Napoleonic Wars although my collection is very small.
My pride and joy is a French AN XI heavy cavalry...
Forum: European Armoury 17th December 2009, 06:49 PM
Replies: 89
Views: 82,418
Posted By Ian Knight
Hello Fernando & Celtan, Thank you both for...

Hello Fernando & Celtan,
Thank you both for your kind welcome.
Fernando, I think that you are correct. It is more than likely the 2nd regiment rather than the eleventh. Do you know of any...
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