Forum: European Armoury
Today, 12:18 AM
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Forum: European Armoury
Yesterday, 04:37 PM
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Hernandez
Yes, I think that would be appropriate, thank-you.
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Forum: European Armoury
Yesterday, 11:56 AM
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Spaniards or Italians?
Hello Fernando.
Of all the swept-hilt rapiers, that one is my favourite - by a long way. I've looked at your avatar many times and admired the sword. Somehow, it speaks to me.
I searched a long...
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Forum: European Armoury
Yesterday, 12:41 AM
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punzone
Yes Jim, that was what confirmed it for me and persuaded me to pay so much money. The name... yes; but along with that distinctive stamp: I was convinced.
I'm living on tuna sandwiches for the rest...
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Forum: European Armoury
27th March 2024, 08:41 PM
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Rapier
Thanks for the guidance folks.
It was actually Sebastian Hernandez on the blade; the final letters were obscured.
Fernando, your post of the names and symbols of Toledo blade-smiths, in particular...
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Forum: European Armoury
26th March 2024, 12:39 AM
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Thanks
Thank-you Peter. Lots of info attached to that website, well-done as always. Lunch?
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Forum: European Armoury
25th March 2024, 08:52 PM
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Forum: European Armoury
16th March 2024, 07:34 PM
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Ballistics
I know we are deviating from the initial theme of this thread but does anyone conversant with ballistics comprehend his declaration and agree or disagree with it?
I assume this concerns long guns...
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Forum: European Armoury
16th March 2024, 04:01 PM
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PS
Danke Corrado.
Ich spreche auch nicht viel Deutsch.
Schade, denn ich mag sowohl Deutsche als auch Franzosen sehr.
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Forum: European Armoury
16th March 2024, 03:57 PM
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translation
Thank-you. I don't speak French so here is what Google makes of the less obvious or previously established bits.
Inventor of a new way of placing the plate of a rifle which makes it capable of being...
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Forum: European Armoury
16th March 2024, 01:13 PM
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PS
Thankfully we now have some very impressive pictures of some very impressive pistols.
I particularly like box-lock actions as well as Queen Anne barrels, and here we have both. Thank-you folks, it...
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Forum: European Armoury
16th March 2024, 01:09 PM
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Late arrival
Hello French pistol lovers.
Now that I have your attention, I have a question for you:
does anyone have information about Jean Challeir maker of this hunting pistol (see attached).
I know he/they...
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Forum: European Armoury
28th February 2024, 06:48 AM
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Holland
All the smiths not from London who arrived in 1629 came over from Holland. Sir John Heyden was sent to commandeer them.
This brings me to an issue that I have struggled with over the years, was...
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Forum: European Armoury
28th February 2024, 03:13 AM
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1865
I think it is officially known as an 1865.
'67 was when the navy took them.
The upgraded trigger is an obvious and important improvement; the center-fire equally so.
I am trying to find an inert...
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Forum: European Armoury
27th February 2024, 07:09 PM
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book
How do I get a copy of that book Jim?
It's a gem.
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Forum: European Armoury
27th February 2024, 07:06 PM
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RRB
The above information came from a little booklet I tracked down after acquiring one of the un-altered '65 models.
The pistol had always captivated my attention, having seen glimpses of a one in...
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Forum: European Armoury
27th February 2024, 06:48 PM
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RRB
While the American Civil War was raging, the U.S. Navy was already casting about for a metallic cartridge replacement for their cap-and-ball revolvers. When they functioned, they functioned well, but...
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Forum: European Armoury
23rd February 2024, 07:18 PM
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Hounslow cont'
Hey Jim. Well done-as usual.
I will attempt to drop in bits and pieces where I can although you have pretty much covered it... as much as is possible for now, as I do think I will take it on now I...
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Forum: European Armoury
18th February 2024, 08:59 PM
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Hounslow
Hello folks. Stuart Mowbray did some extensive research for Bezdek's book on English swords and swordmakers.
During my research on SB I came across lots of bits and pieces here and there. I'm out of...
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Forum: European Armoury
4th February 2024, 11:25 PM
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model
ps, the model looks great
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Forum: European Armoury
4th February 2024, 11:24 PM
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Alamo remembered... again!
Hey Jim, you can always be relied on to keep us intrigued.
The only memory I have of the Alamo is of navy blue uniformed mounted soldiers with your sword at their side. I do not know where this...
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Forum: European Armoury
10th January 2024, 07:09 PM
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Battle Axe
It is well-seen why TXHunt approached you personally Jim.
Reading through this thread makes me wonder if this is actually an arms and armour forum.
I'm all for pertinent digression - but really!...
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Forum: European Armoury
3rd January 2024, 12:28 PM
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sword hilts
Matthew Boulton's company published an illustrated catalogue showing all the sword-hilts he offered.
It is an extremely extensive selection of very detailed drawings.
Unfortunately, I do not...
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Forum: European Armoury
28th December 2023, 07:36 PM
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Photos
see photos of the Gill sword:
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Forum: European Armoury
28th December 2023, 07:30 PM
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Blade
Hello again.
You remember I asked about the blade and whether it featured a hollow or a grove on the lower face... now I see it is a groove.
This - like all colichemardes - was impressed using the...
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