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Forum: European Armoury 25th March 2023, 08:59 AM
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Posted By Tordenskiold1721
I support Jasper's dating for most of the...

I support Jasper's dating for most of the examples shown in this tread, Ca 1670 - 1725 was the period were this type of hilts saw their prime use in Europe. I am adding on some additional...
Forum: European Armoury 24th March 2023, 09:54 PM
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Posted By Tordenskiold1721
It's been my understanding that the term...

It's been my understanding that the term Schwedendegen was slang originating towards the end of the Danish phase of the 30-year war and used during the continuations in the Swedish wars up until the...
Forum: European Armoury 14th March 2023, 11:13 PM
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Posted By Tordenskiold1721
The blades look to functional to be theater...

The blades look to functional to be theater props. The photos posted below is the same as the auction house has posted on their website. I guess Gavin wants to find out if they are worth making a bid...
Forum: European Armoury 3rd December 2022, 02:38 PM
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Posted By Tordenskiold1721
16th century and early 17th century...

16th century and early 17th century pistols/muskets and rifles should have rounded screw tops holding parts together. Three of your screws have flat tops while all other looks 16th century.

The...
Forum: European Armoury 22nd July 2022, 09:37 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 8,086
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
Your sword could very well be original. When...

Your sword could very well be original. When keeping in mind that rust over centuries don't always look the same when taking metal surgical science into account. An item picked up from a river that...
Forum: European Armoury 15th May 2022, 12:36 PM
Replies: 31
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Posted By Tordenskiold1721
Thank you Udo for your knowledge and research. It...

Thank you Udo for your knowledge and research. It brings me one step closer to understanding this pistols. I know you know pistols and therfore I appriciate your inputs :)
Forum: European Armoury 4th May 2022, 06:43 PM
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Views: 16,677
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
Speaking of counterfeits, digging a metal part...

Speaking of counterfeits, digging a metal part down into wet dirt creates a more real antique rust than acids. I heard there is even good counterfeits of 100 dollar bills :)
Forum: European Armoury 3rd May 2022, 07:28 AM
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Posted By Tordenskiold1721
Lots of reproductions of antique arms. Also with...

Lots of reproductions of antique arms. Also with fine decorations and made for black powder shooting.

The old patina and rust, the assembly stamps on the inside of the tangs, over 200 years old...
Forum: European Armoury 2nd May 2022, 07:54 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 16,677
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
Smile Absolutly no bad intention read into it from my...

Absolutly no bad intention read into it from my side. I'm just trying to find out what this pistols are, as you point out no known smith stamp or signature or decorations. Just plain correctly made...
Forum: European Armoury 2nd May 2022, 05:29 PM
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Posted By Tordenskiold1721
I took one of my louse locks from Danish M/1794...

I took one of my louse locks from Danish M/1794 musket to compare. The only difference is were the main spring connects. Otherwise no period-development difference. Photo below. I respect detailed...
Forum: European Armoury 2nd May 2022, 02:05 PM
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Posted By Tordenskiold1721
Yes both locks has springs and screws but also...

Yes both locks has springs and screws but also some differences.

The lock is fasted with the main screw from the belt hock and a screw in the front as I have seen is done on most Scottish pistols:
Forum: European Armoury 2nd May 2022, 12:37 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 16,677
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
Smile The photos of several Scottish pistols shows...

The photos of several Scottish pistols shows various locking solutions in half cocked and fully cocked position. Thank you for pointing out this variations. I simply found a photo that better...
Forum: European Armoury 2nd May 2022, 11:26 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 16,677
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
And here are some without your detail, also in...

And here are some without your detail, also in all steel:
Forum: European Armoury 2nd May 2022, 11:17 AM
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Views: 16,677
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
The only small stamp that this photo magnefies on...

The only small stamp that this photo magnefies on the inside of rusty greasy barrels are number 4 as seen on this photo. This apears to be assemply numbers:
Forum: European Armoury 2nd May 2022, 10:45 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 16,677
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
Thank you for taking your time taking a good look...

Thank you for taking your time taking a good look at the pistols. It seems to me that the triggers are placed as you describe they should be on Schottish pistols. To answer your question. The pistols...
Forum: European Armoury 2nd May 2022, 09:51 AM
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Posted By Tordenskiold1721
You are absolutley right Udo. The Screws ends in...

You are absolutley right Udo. The Screws ends in needles that fully penetrates the touch hole. The photo is taken with the pistols up side down so you can see that the needles is well seated in the...
Forum: European Armoury 30th April 2022, 02:36 PM
Replies: 31
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Posted By Tordenskiold1721
Interesting, were and when by who was this...

Interesting, were and when by who was this reproductions made ?
Forum: European Armoury 30th April 2022, 09:09 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 16,677
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
Scottish Pistol Pair

My knowledge of Scottish flintlock pistols and early Scottish snaphance pistols is very limited. I just picked up this pair in the Scottish style marked / stamped Tower.

Assistance in dating and...
Forum: European Armoury 20th February 2022, 12:09 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 7,750
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
The leather wrap seems new and is a fairly poor...

The leather wrap seems new and is a fairly poor display replacement, if the whole sword is all original. The leather wrap can be nicly replaced giving it the look your sword might deserve.

I...
Forum: European Armoury 29th June 2020, 01:44 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,915
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
Very nice and very rear. Congratulation !!

Very nice and very rear. Congratulation !!
Forum: European Armoury 27th June 2020, 07:06 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 14,915
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
I have seen a few Carabiner's and it looks as the...

I have seen a few Carabiner's and it looks as the real thing to me and based on the good photos I have no reason to believe otherwise.

My question, and it is not only a question as in a challenge...
Forum: European Armoury 13th April 2020, 06:29 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,918
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
Glad that I could help :) Did you find the...

Glad that I could help :)

Did you find the sword in France ? If so, do you know if has been in France for long ? I'm asking as I'm thinking about how it got there. Collectors item taking a walk...
Forum: European Armoury 11th April 2020, 06:13 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,918
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
Same type found here: ...

Same type found here:

https://www.arma-dania.dk/public/timeline/_AD_blankvaben_view.php?editid1=227
Forum: European Armoury 13th March 2020, 08:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,634
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
Smile Is there anyone that have a idea when this pistol...

Is there anyone that have a idea when this pistol is made, and who is this Fisher that have marked the lock?

It looks to me that the issue with finding the gunsmith is not being able to easily see...
Forum: European Armoury 3rd April 2018, 10:52 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 5,410
Posted By Tordenskiold1721
The symbol on your pommel is an old Norse(Viking)...

The symbol on your pommel is an old Norse(Viking) symbol for eternity.

Organic material would be the original material used to hold the pommel parts together.

There is an other forum thread...
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