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Forum: European Armoury 9th May 2009, 02:05 PM
Replies: 32
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Posted By Paul Macdonald
The oval recess in the ricasso as pictured above...

The oval recess in the ricasso as pictured above is for the thumb to fit in.

The grip is held with four fingers wrapped around and the thumb sits over the rear of the crossguard to sit on the...
Forum: European Armoury 9th May 2009, 12:02 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 59,088
Posted By Paul Macdonald
That`s one beautiful and rare collection you have...

That`s one beautiful and rare collection you have there!

Great to see, and I would love to see some even closer details on some of these.

Two handed swords have been used as procession swords...
Forum: European Armoury 9th May 2009, 11:13 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 15,337
Posted By Paul Macdonald
Hi Fearn, No such thing as dumb questions,...

Hi Fearn,

No such thing as dumb questions, only dumb answers ;)

Rapier blades are designed to oppose unarmoured opponents wearing either shirt sleeves or civilian street wear (shirt ,...
Forum: European Armoury 8th May 2009, 05:35 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 15,337
Posted By Paul Macdonald
Hi Folks, It seems like broadsword, rapier...

Hi Folks,

It seems like broadsword, rapier is a very general term of sword description that can cover many different tools designed for different jobs.

Most sword types can be defined firstly...
Forum: European Armoury 8th May 2009, 10:35 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 36,711
Posted By Paul Macdonald
A couple of lovely pieces there, thanks for...

A couple of lovely pieces there, thanks for sharing!

Regarding the zweihander langets, the primary function of these are to guard the hand when the sword grip is shortened (ie. one hand on grip,...
Forum: European Armoury 7th May 2009, 08:07 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 36,711
Posted By Paul Macdonald
Hi Folks, A good topic. If I may shed...

Hi Folks,

A good topic.

If I may shed some light on the practical potential and effective use of these weapons...

The legend of `swordbreakers` is one that has been repeated and accepted ...
Forum: European Armoury 21st April 2009, 11:40 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 7,836
Posted By Paul Macdonald
A lovely sword, and many thanks for posting this...

A lovely sword, and many thanks for posting this with dimensions.

I`m thinking this could well be a nice project for future reproduction.

Of interest, the pommel is an identical form and of...
Forum: European Armoury 16th March 2009, 10:49 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 12,733
Posted By Paul Macdonald
I can attest that this is indeed one fabulous...

I can attest that this is indeed one fabulous collection well worth the visit.

Also, if you speak Italian, or have good Italian friends, if possible let them know you are arriving with a...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th December 2008, 06:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,283
Posted By Paul Macdonald
Thanks Vandoo! Can anyone else here provide...

Thanks Vandoo!

Can anyone else here provide any further detailed info on any pieces?

Here they are after a bit of TLC -

...
Forum: European Armoury 18th December 2008, 06:28 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,250
Posted By Paul Macdonald
Thanks for the help folks :) Here are the...

Thanks for the help folks :)

Here are the same, after some TLC -

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h17/Macdonaldacademy/Macdonald%20Armouries/002-7.jpg


...
Forum: European Armoury 17th December 2008, 08:27 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,250
Posted By Paul Macdonald
Hi Folks, Thanks for the assistance :) ...

Hi Folks,

Thanks for the assistance :)

Of the two larger pistols at the bottom of the board, the one on the right is the same make as the Made in Spain pistols. I think the make is MENDI.

...
Forum: European Armoury 16th December 2008, 09:01 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,250
Posted By Paul Macdonald
Thanks for the helpful advice Manuel. The...

Thanks for the helpful advice Manuel.

The lower Spanish piece has a broken or siezed mechanism from what I can gather. The hammer is stuck in the fully cocked position and the trigger loose.

...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 15th December 2008, 06:08 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 4,283
Posted By Paul Macdonald
Indian/Pakistan weapons for ID - Help Required!

Hi Folks,

I could do with some detailed identification of some weaponry here for providing ID cards to attach below each after restoration, and hope that the collective expertise here may come to...
Forum: European Armoury 15th December 2008, 05:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 7,250
Posted By Paul Macdonald
C18th/C19th Pistols ID - Help required!

Hi Folks,

While I may be able to tell my smallswords from spadroons, pistols I admit are not a strong point.

I am presently restoring the entire armoury of Kelly Castle, near Arbroath, which...
Forum: European Armoury 9th December 2008, 01:06 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 9,247
Posted By Paul Macdonald
Hi Folks, Just to present my own wee...

Hi Folks,

Just to present my own wee observations...the pommel form is very unusual, not what you would expect to see on an original C16th sword (but not so difficult to manufacture with an C18th...
Forum: European Armoury 5th December 2008, 08:00 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 7,550
Posted By Paul Macdonald
The blade on the boat shell smallsword appears to...

The blade on the boat shell smallsword appears to be that of a C19th duelling sabre.
Forum: European Armoury 13th November 2008, 08:20 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 23,038
Posted By Paul Macdonald
Hi Folks, The Walloon is very similar to...

Hi Folks,

The Walloon is very similar to one that I have recently restored. It forms part of the armoury collection of Kelly Castle in Scotland, which I have for restoration at the moment.

...
Forum: European Armoury 26th October 2008, 07:55 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 11,885
Posted By Paul Macdonald
Aye, a good thread and one that brings home...

Aye, a good thread and one that brings home realities of combat equipment and environment.

I used to take part in late C15th re-enactment some years ago. The largest annual UK medieval...
Forum: European Armoury 22nd October 2008, 01:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,499
Posted By Paul Macdonald
These are very interesting references Bill,...

These are very interesting references Bill, thanks.

Ones that I was previously unaware of, but tie in perfectly with previous experience.

My reasoning for the physical spirit is based on the...
Forum: European Armoury 20th October 2008, 11:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 9,499
Posted By Paul Macdonald
A good thread topic! I believe that the...

A good thread topic!

I believe that the practice of bending or killing a warriors sword for the grave symbolises the death of their own physical form and spirit.

In pre-Christian beliefs, and...
Forum: European Armoury 18th September 2008, 10:39 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 10,327
Posted By Paul Macdonald
Hi Folks, Looks like a C19th stage sword to...

Hi Folks,

Looks like a C19th stage sword to me.

The grip, pommel and quite possibly hilt appear to be C19th, and possibly with a cut down or ex-military blade. A bit difficult to be more...
Forum: European Armoury 15th September 2008, 11:00 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,338
Posted By Paul Macdonald
Hi Folks, I agree David that the grip and...

Hi Folks,

I agree David that the grip and pommel could well be later replacements, I would suggest late C18th/early C19th.

The pommel detail also has a repeated roped pattern, which does not...
Forum: European Armoury 13th September 2008, 11:49 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 7,326
Posted By Paul Macdonald
Hi Folks, An interesting thread so far with...

Hi Folks,

An interesting thread so far with great details emerging :)

Jim is right about the sgian dubh being a hidden knife originally, and about dubh not referring to the colour. The first...
Forum: European Armoury 12th September 2008, 08:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 9,239
Posted By Paul Macdonald
Great research coming in from all! This...

Great research coming in from all!

This certainly seems to be a specific form of European dagger. I`d like to know if there was a specific name for it. Shall contact Italian friends and ask!

...
Forum: European Armoury 12th September 2008, 10:55 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 7,338
Posted By Paul Macdonald
Hi Manuel, Eek! Putting your thumb through...

Hi Manuel,

Eek! Putting your thumb through the ring leaves the knuckles open to contact with your opponents sword blade and you`re also more likely to break your own thumb!

Looking closer at...
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