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Forum: Swap Forum 23rd August 2011, 03:47 PM
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Posted By Ian Knight
WTB: French AN XIII pistol

I am looking to buy a French AN XIII flintlock pistol. Would consider a trade with a French AN XIII cuirassier's sabre or a British flank officer's sabre circa 1800.

Ian
Forum: European Armoury 13th August 2011, 10:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,315
Posted By Ian Knight
Hello Glen, I think that the 2nd sword of...

Hello Glen,
I think that the 2nd sword of Simons is a composite sword. It has a British officer's P1976 hilt painted black and it has lost its quillon and has had a very basic wooden grip fitted to...
Forum: European Armoury 13th August 2011, 06:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,315
Posted By Ian Knight
Hello Simon, Can you see where the cross guard...

Hello Simon,
Can you see where the cross guard joins the knuckleguard? On the hilt of your sword this appears to be bent to this shape very similar to many swords that I have seen from the German...
Forum: European Armoury 13th August 2011, 12:42 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,315
Posted By Ian Knight
Hello Simon, I'm pretty sure that the hilt...

Hello Simon,
I'm pretty sure that the hilt isn't from a British P1796. The guard is very lightweight and not particularly well made. I would say that the sword is of German manufacture.

Ian
Forum: European Armoury 11th August 2011, 04:50 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 11,794
Posted By Ian Knight
Superb Richard. The quillon looks slightly...

Superb Richard. The quillon looks slightly strange. Has it been altered?

Ian
Forum: European Armoury 11th August 2011, 04:46 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 8,315
Posted By Ian Knight
Please could we see a close up of the hilt. It...

Please could we see a close up of the hilt. It looks German to me.

Ian
Forum: European Armoury 1st July 2011, 08:59 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,172
Posted By Ian Knight
You are very welcome Terry. Ian

You are very welcome Terry.

Ian
Forum: European Armoury 30th June 2011, 05:27 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,172
Posted By Ian Knight
Hello Terry, The 'Garde Nationale' was a...

Hello Terry,
The 'Garde Nationale' was a military force but separate from the army.
Below is a piece that I have taken from Wikipedia relating to the Garde Nationale at the period in which your...
Forum: European Armoury 29th June 2011, 09:48 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 5,172
Posted By Ian Knight
Hello Terry, I think that the reason that the...

Hello Terry,
I think that the reason that the numbers have been crossed out is because the sabre has been re-issued after being in storage and then given a new rack number.
The letters AGN probably...
Forum: European Armoury 24th May 2011, 08:16 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,587
Posted By Ian Knight
Hello David, I have used the service several...

Hello David,
I have used the service several times. Richard Milner will only charge you if he can find the original purchaser details. Recommended.

Ian
Forum: European Armoury 24th May 2011, 05:08 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 5,587
Posted By Ian Knight
The grip is fishskin. I use a little olive oil. ...

The grip is fishskin. I use a little olive oil.

Ian
Forum: European Armoury 2nd April 2011, 08:05 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,645
Posted By Ian Knight
Hello Fernando, This is the complete script on...

Hello Fernando,
This is the complete script on the blade. It was only used in this form for a very short amount of time.
The hilt was made at the Versailles arsenal.
The poinçons are that of...
Forum: European Armoury 1st April 2011, 05:58 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,645
Posted By Ian Knight
Thank you Fernando. There were less than 500 of...

Thank you Fernando.
There were less than 500 of the type two sabre and scabbard made, so it is a very rare item.
It is a shame that the wire is absent. I could have it replaced but I don't think I...
Forum: European Armoury 1st April 2011, 10:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 6,645
Posted By Ian Knight
GAC sabre

This is my latest acquisition. It is a French Grenadier a Cheval sabre.
This one is the early type 2 model and was made in the Consulate period. It would have subsequently been carried by a trooper...
Forum: European Armoury 1st April 2011, 10:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 9,343
Posted By Ian Knight
Beautiful P1796 Alexander. Ian

Beautiful P1796 Alexander.

Ian
Forum: European Armoury 26th January 2011, 08:06 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,740
Posted By Ian Knight
Hello Gene, It is well worth the small fee. A...

Hello Gene,
It is well worth the small fee. A very useful site.

Ian
Forum: European Armoury 26th January 2011, 11:32 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 8,740
Posted By Ian Knight
Examples can be found here: ...

Examples can be found here:
http://www.oldswords.com/

Ian
Forum: European Armoury 25th October 2010, 05:58 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 9,305
Posted By Ian Knight
Hello Fernando/Jim, The only 'WI' that I can...

Hello Fernando/Jim,
The only 'WI' that I can find at the moment is 'William Ironside' of England 1708-1709.
I will keep looking.
Ian
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th September 2010, 01:55 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 16,555
Posted By Ian Knight
I would personally recommend applying Renaissance...

I would personally recommend applying Renaissance Wax which is used by many museums to protect valuable objects.

Ian
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th September 2010, 11:55 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 16,555
Posted By Ian Knight
I have used this product on a few swords but use...

I have used this product on a few swords but use with caution. I too was shocked the first time that I used it. It leaves a horrible dull grey surface.
Be prepared to do a bit of polishing after...
Forum: Swap Forum 17th September 2010, 10:12 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 3,309
Posted By Ian Knight
For Sale: Continental officer's epee

Superb continental officer's epee made by W.K.& C.
Comes with sword knot and black leather scabbard.
The etched blade of stands of arms is in virtual mint condition with most of its original polish...
Forum: Swap Forum 17th September 2010, 10:09 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 4,988
Posted By Ian Knight
For Sale: German M1871 'Seitengewehr bayonet

For Sale: Sarce German M1871 'Seitengewehr bayonet made at Klingenthal by Coulaux & C.
Numerous matching markings to bayonet and leather scabbard (see photos). Dated '74.

Condition. The...
Forum: Swap Forum 24th August 2010, 05:25 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 5,977
Posted By Ian Knight
SOLD Ian

SOLD

Ian
Forum: European Armoury 23rd August 2010, 12:24 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,362
Posted By Ian Knight
I really love those sabres Richard. I have...

I really love those sabres Richard.
I have always believed from reading about first hand accounts from the period that cavalry engagements would be short but very violent affairs. In the mayhem of...
Forum: European Armoury 22nd August 2010, 12:56 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 13,362
Posted By Ian Knight
Hello Richard, The blade is marked 'Osborn...

Hello Richard,
The blade is marked 'Osborn Warranted' on the back of the blade close to the hilt. The Osborn part of the inscription has lost its gilding and is hard to photograph.

Ian
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