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Forum: European Armoury 14th February 2023, 02:41 AM
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Posted By BUCC_Guy
FedEx just facilitated shipping two halberds from...

FedEx just facilitated shipping two halberds from Germany to the U.S. for me.
Forum: European Armoury 27th November 2022, 03:39 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 4,910
Posted By BUCC_Guy
I recently saw a similar example at a traveling...

I recently saw a similar example at a traveling display from the Museo Stibbert in Florence, Italy. They gave it a specific name I had not heard of before, which I cannot remember, thus eliminating...
Forum: European Armoury 27th November 2022, 03:26 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 2,787
Posted By BUCC_Guy
Certainly appears to me to be a Revolutionary War...

Certainly appears to me to be a Revolutionary War era pike head. It is not nearly as crude as many designs of the period.

I have one example, but yours is far nicer.
Forum: European Armoury 29th May 2022, 01:07 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 7,561
Posted By BUCC_Guy
I’ve got nothing to add that hasn’t been covered...

I’ve got nothing to add that hasn’t been covered wonderfully above, except that the trigger mechanism with faux lever appears to be a dead giveaway of being a target model, my guess is 18th century....
Forum: European Armoury 15th March 2022, 04:57 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 10,475
Posted By BUCC_Guy
As solely a polearm collector, I just want to say...

As solely a polearm collector, I just want to say this is one of the finest looking types and I wish I could own one.

Even if one came up for sale, I couldn’t afford it. I believe a good example...
Forum: European Armoury 12th June 2021, 12:20 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 9,645
Posted By BUCC_Guy
I quite like the beefy ones without the bulb.

I quite like the beefy ones without the bulb.
Forum: European Armoury 18th April 2021, 11:16 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 7,163
Posted By BUCC_Guy
This does not match in form or style any polearms...

This does not match in form or style any polearms I’ve run across... which is not unusual in the polearm world.

The blade appears heavily influenced by post-17th century sword blades, and the...
Forum: European Armoury 6th January 2021, 01:35 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 19,497
Posted By BUCC_Guy
Transporting polearms is always fun. My truck is...

Transporting polearms is always fun. My truck is slightly better than the Corvette for polearm transport, but you can see where I stabbed the dashboard with a halberd.



The polish lance that I...
Forum: European Armoury 24th November 2020, 04:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,212
Posted By BUCC_Guy
Stumbled upon a somewhat similar construction,...

Stumbled upon a somewhat similar construction, described as mid-16th century. The form of my roncone is certainly difficult to nail down. I hope to get a more typical one in the future.


On the...
Forum: European Armoury 12th November 2020, 05:46 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,212
Posted By BUCC_Guy
I feel your pain! Heavy and awkward, but very...

I feel your pain! Heavy and awkward, but very sturdy. I also lived in the middle of a city at the time and had to buy a saw just to destroy the crate. Plus, I had to pay a building staff member to...
Forum: European Armoury 12th November 2020, 04:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,212
Posted By BUCC_Guy
Stumbled upon another example sold at Bonhams,...

Stumbled upon another example sold at Bonhams, described as early part of the 16th century.

Similar hook and spike as mine, but a weaker socket area, and the spike is not in line with the haft...
Forum: European Armoury 12th November 2020, 03:46 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 19,497
Posted By BUCC_Guy
The castles make me depressed, because I will...

The castles make me depressed, because I will never have enough for the repetitive displays of 40 of the same item. I really like the fans and circles made up of muskets and polearms. I’d love 8...
Forum: European Armoury 12th November 2020, 03:40 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 19,497
Posted By BUCC_Guy
I started a thread on it before it even arrived. ...

I started a thread on it before it even arrived. I just bumped it with more closeup pictures.
Forum: European Armoury 12th November 2020, 03:35 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 12,212
Posted By BUCC_Guy
Updating thread with new pictures. While...

Updating thread with new pictures.

While roncones (bisarmas, rosschinders, bills) usually follow the same pattern in Italy, there’s a few notable trends. I’ll reference the numbered examples in...
Forum: European Armoury 11th November 2020, 03:38 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 19,497
Posted By BUCC_Guy
I’ve attached some pics. I’m not sure what order...

I’ve attached some pics. I’m not sure what order they will attach in, but I have an overview of the roncone, a closeup up the blade, a view of the original langets (partial, I assume), the benefits...
Forum: European Armoury 11th November 2020, 01:47 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 19,497
Posted By BUCC_Guy
I found this snippet from a book. These examples...

I found this snippet from a book. These examples of Kopia heads certainly back up the “disposable” idea. My spear is different in every possible way, except that it’s pointy.
Forum: European Armoury 10th November 2020, 12:09 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 19,497
Posted By BUCC_Guy
I was thinking of the idea that the hooks for for...

I was thinking of the idea that the hooks for for dismounting an adversary coming at you, when you are receiving a charge. It was just an idea.

The curve on the hooks is pretty aggressive. It is...
Forum: European Armoury 10th November 2020, 02:32 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 19,497
Posted By BUCC_Guy
Attached pic is the non-business end, and is...

Attached pic is the non-business end, and is presumed to be shortened as the whole thing is only 90 inches.

The cracks are interesting, as is the undetermined treatment to the butt.

If this is...
Forum: European Armoury 10th November 2020, 02:26 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 19,497
Posted By BUCC_Guy
Thanks for the picture! I will certainly be...

Thanks for the picture!

I will certainly be checking to see if those hooks are actually connected by metal to the side blades. Wouldn’t THAT be an interesting development... with the hooks,...
Forum: European Armoury 10th November 2020, 02:19 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 19,497
Posted By BUCC_Guy
Just to spitball ideas... The side blades...

Just to spitball ideas...

The side blades could be an obvious “Don’t grab my lance” addition. Could they also be additional damage potential from a glancing blow during a charge, or rather, when...
Forum: European Armoury 9th November 2020, 02:27 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 19,497
Posted By BUCC_Guy
Thanks for looking into it! The Kopia is the...

Thanks for looking into it!

The Kopia is the hollowed lance with the ball, and I’m not convinced this is the remains of one. From what brief reading I’ve done, there were likely shorter, solid...
Forum: European Armoury 8th November 2020, 03:59 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 19,497
Posted By BUCC_Guy
Polish Hussar Lance/Spear examples?

I am trying to find more information on the lance in the attached photo. It was reportedly acquired via de-accession from the Metropolitan Museum of Art in 1972 and it is pictured in George Cameron...
Forum: European Armoury 3rd September 2020, 09:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 16,861
Posted By BUCC_Guy
An excellent looking piece. Certainly worth the...

An excellent looking piece. Certainly worth the clean-up.
Forum: European Armoury 18th August 2020, 01:09 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 14,590
Posted By BUCC_Guy
Swords are not my area, but I must say CS’s new...

Swords are not my area, but I must say CS’s new one has excellent proportions.

It would look far better on my wall than his, however. :)
Forum: European Armoury 2nd August 2020, 01:47 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,479
Posted By BUCC_Guy
Likely British, 1750-1800. However, the...

Likely British, 1750-1800.

However, the basic shape of both the blade and the cross guard are NOT unique to Britain. It could be anything from Austrian to Dutch.

Someone with a very specific...
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