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Forum: European Armoury 2nd January 2018, 06:18 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 22,079
Posted By Marcus den toom
Hi Nando, My remark was not perse related to...

Hi Nando,

My remark was not perse related to the haquebut discussed here, but more towards your remark of there not beeing any horseman haquebuts.
The illustrations you posted seem of later date...
Forum: European Armoury 1st January 2018, 04:34 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 22,079
Posted By Marcus den toom
Hi Nando, It could be both true, as this...

Hi Nando,
It could be both true, as this illustration depicts. A Similar weird hook can be found with this gun
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=12151&highlight=Steinb%FCchse
Forum: European Armoury 1st January 2018, 04:29 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 15,445
Posted By Marcus den toom
If my eyes do not decieve me there is a similar...

If my eyes do not decieve me there is a similar steinbüchse in the right corner of this picture. It does not appear to have a hook but otherwise looks the same. The picture is of too low a resolution...
Forum: European Armoury 31st December 2017, 07:18 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 22,079
Posted By Marcus den toom
Great pictures by your friend, Alexander. The...

Great pictures by your friend, Alexander. The haquebut seems untouched overall.
The museum did date the piece a bit to early as the pronounced muzzle section would make this piece date around the...
Forum: European Armoury 30th December 2017, 04:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 16,830
Posted By Marcus den toom
Hi Alexander, Thank you for adding these valuable...

Hi Alexander, Thank you for adding these valuable images. You are absolutely correct with your dating of this barrel, it is just like mine of the 1500s.
Do you have the measurements of the bore...
Forum: European Armoury 28th December 2017, 03:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 29,125
Posted By Marcus den toom
Something new and interesting has come up on my...

Something new and interesting has come up on my flintlock gun, it bears the monogram of Louis XIV the great. The portrait could be his too, only thing is, who does that other monogram on the barrel...
Forum: European Armoury 28th December 2017, 11:43 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 16,830
Posted By Marcus den toom
And no Nando, i can't ship it to you for scrap...

And no Nando, i can't ship it to you for scrap metal :D
Forum: European Armoury 28th December 2017, 11:32 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 16,830
Posted By Marcus den toom
More similar cannons.

More similar cannons.
Forum: European Armoury 28th December 2017, 11:30 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 16,830
Posted By Marcus den toom
Michael and Alexander have posted similare topics...

Michael and Alexander have posted similare topics on tiller cannons, like the one discussed here
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=10540&highlight=Brass+tiller

and here
...
Forum: European Armoury 28th December 2017, 11:14 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 16,830
Posted By Marcus den toom
Brass haquebut early 16th century

This brass haquebut barrel came to me late this year, somewhat of a self organized Christmas present :D

It is very close to examples already posted before on this forum, the powderpan on top of...
Forum: European Armoury 23rd November 2017, 07:18 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 55,297
Posted By Marcus den toom
Always liked these locks and found some...

Always liked these locks and found some interesting references.
Seems Rick is right on the money with the transition thesis...

http://www.minecreek.info/trained-bands/info-gzt.html
Forum: European Armoury 15th November 2017, 01:58 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 225,429
Posted By Marcus den toom
I see more merit in backing up the threads made...

I see more merit in backing up the threads made by Michael on a second server/database, this way we will never loose the thread like the Trade mark thread.
Forum: European Armoury 15th November 2017, 01:36 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 225,429
Posted By Marcus den toom
Isn't that the same as the Classic thread...

Isn't that the same as the Classic thread section? :)
Forum: European Armoury 9th November 2017, 09:22 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 9,168
Posted By Marcus den toom
I dont think there is anything against posting...

I dont think there is anything against posting the pictures.
Though beeing sad about the events, i am glad that the snap tinder lock, petronel, cannons, bandolier and detached locks mostly sold for...
Forum: European Armoury 8th November 2017, 02:32 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 19,671
Posted By Marcus den toom
Your guess is as good as mine Nando, though i...

Your guess is as good as mine Nando, though i have a hard time seeing anyone pick pocketing them without suspicion :)
Forum: European Armoury 8th November 2017, 01:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 19,671
Posted By Marcus den toom
Very similar brass haquebuts guns in the...

Very similar brass haquebuts guns in the Stockholm museum. No measurements given, but the smallest one seems of almost equal design as my bohemian cannon.

Found at this website:...
Forum: European Armoury 6th November 2017, 08:44 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 84,656
Posted By Marcus den toom
And this one as well, showing the raised...

And this one as well, showing the raised touchhole.
Forum: European Armoury 6th November 2017, 08:37 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 84,656
Posted By Marcus den toom
Some more pictures of the multibarrel gun

Some more pictures of the multibarrel gun
Forum: European Armoury 17th October 2017, 12:15 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 172,649
Posted By Marcus den toom
You are absolutely right Nando. even the best are...

You are absolutely right Nando. even the best are sometimes decieved we all have that experience :(

If you are not sure about an item always ask for clear pictures with daylight to see patina,...
Forum: European Armoury 17th October 2017, 11:42 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 172,649
Posted By Marcus den toom
Sorry to burst the bubble, but this person makes...

Sorry to burst the bubble, but this person makes forgeries for ebay. :shrug:
He sells haquebuts poleguns etc as well.
The fact that this piece is:
-so well preserved after a odd 500 years
-only...
Forum: European Armoury 9th October 2017, 10:24 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 17,210
Posted By Marcus den toom
These revolvers are sometimes offered on the...

These revolvers are sometimes offered on the marked, mostly Liege 19th century.
Quity often they have multiple barrels too.

Attached is my favourite revolver of this type :)
Forum: European Armoury 1st October 2017, 08:08 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 11,627
Posted By Marcus den toom
I would urge people to let the items pass by......

I would urge people to let the items pass by... not only are they overpriced but the auctioneer and consignor are playing these sales over the reputation of our old friend.
And this after the...
Forum: European Armoury 15th September 2017, 04:10 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 27,088
Posted By Marcus den toom
Furthering on this thread of Michl, i found these...

Furthering on this thread of Michl, i found these ignition irons
Some of them are show redhot, either straight or with a little pick/hook at the end.

Not many would have survived or can be...
Forum: European Armoury 17th August 2017, 08:39 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 29,125
Posted By Marcus den toom
Hi Richard, Here are the requested pictures...

Hi Richard,

Here are the requested pictures :)
Forum: European Armoury 17th August 2017, 11:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 10,070
Posted By Marcus den toom
The fact it has been repaired would rather point...

The fact it has been repaired would rather point towards actuall use than to mal intent by the seller.

I have no idea if there is a provenance but it would be most likely used during the tthirty...
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