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Forum: European Armoury Today, 11:56 AM
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Posted By urbanspaceman
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...
Forum: European Armoury Today, 12:41 AM
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Posted By urbanspaceman
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...
Forum: European Armoury Yesterday, 08:41 PM
Replies: 11
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Posted By urbanspaceman
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...
Forum: European Armoury 26th March 2024, 12:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 381
Posted By urbanspaceman
Thanks

Thank-you Peter. Lots of info attached to that website, well-done as always. Lunch?
Forum: European Armoury 25th March 2024, 08:52 PM
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Posted By urbanspaceman
SEBASTIAN HERNANI

Has anyone any information on this blade-maker:
SEBASTIAN HERNANI
Forum: European Armoury 16th March 2024, 07:34 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,029
Posted By urbanspaceman
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...
Forum: European Armoury 16th March 2024, 04:01 PM
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Views: 3,029
Posted By urbanspaceman
PS

Danke Corrado.
Ich spreche auch nicht viel Deutsch.
Schade, denn ich mag sowohl Deutsche als auch Franzosen sehr.
Forum: European Armoury 16th March 2024, 03:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,029
Posted By urbanspaceman
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...
Forum: European Armoury 16th March 2024, 01:13 PM
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Views: 3,029
Posted By urbanspaceman
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...
Forum: European Armoury 16th March 2024, 01:09 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 3,029
Posted By urbanspaceman
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...
Forum: European Armoury 28th February 2024, 06:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,884
Posted By urbanspaceman
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...
Forum: European Armoury 28th February 2024, 03:13 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,951
Posted By urbanspaceman
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...
Forum: European Armoury 27th February 2024, 07:09 PM
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Views: 1,951
Posted By urbanspaceman
book

How do I get a copy of that book Jim?
It's a gem.
Forum: European Armoury 27th February 2024, 07:06 PM
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Views: 1,951
Posted By urbanspaceman
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...
Forum: European Armoury 27th February 2024, 06:48 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,951
Posted By urbanspaceman
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...
Forum: European Armoury 23rd February 2024, 07:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,884
Posted By urbanspaceman
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...
Forum: European Armoury 18th February 2024, 08:59 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,884
Posted By urbanspaceman
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...
Forum: European Armoury 4th February 2024, 11:25 PM
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Posted By urbanspaceman
model

ps, the model looks great
Forum: European Armoury 4th February 2024, 11:24 PM
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Views: 2,481
Posted By urbanspaceman
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...
Forum: European Armoury 10th January 2024, 07:09 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 15,104
Posted By urbanspaceman
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!...
Forum: European Armoury 3rd January 2024, 12:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,375
Posted By urbanspaceman
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...
Forum: European Armoury 28th December 2023, 07:36 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,375
Posted By urbanspaceman
Photos

see photos of the Gill sword:
Forum: European Armoury 28th December 2023, 07:30 PM
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Views: 3,375
Posted By urbanspaceman
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...
Forum: European Armoury 28th November 2023, 10:31 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,375
Posted By urbanspaceman
Matthew Boulton

I looked in Norman and also in Aylward but didn't see anything.
Actually, Norman is predominantly rapiers and early transitions.
Looking closely at the hilt it is, as Jim Suggests very Matthew...
Forum: European Armoury 28th November 2023, 05:30 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 3,375
Posted By urbanspaceman
good choice

Definitely a bit more interesting than the standard 1700s smallsword, so a good choice for starters.
I'm not deriding the classic smallsword and the multitude of variations on that theme, where you...
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