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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
30th April 2013, 03:46 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 399
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Norman McCormick
Hi Ibrahiim,
Many thanks for your...Hi Ibrahiim, Many thanks for your input and interest. I would certainly agree that this Nimcha is definitely of the using kind and not merely for decoration. I am in two minds about... |
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Forum: European Armoury
28th April 2013, 11:08 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 445
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Norman McCormick
Hi Glen,
Thanks for the further...Hi Glen, Thanks for the further suggestions. I'm sure I've seen this or similar on older blades but for the life of me I can't remember where :( It seems too complex for a makers mark also... |
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Forum: European Armoury
26th April 2013, 09:16 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 358
Posted By
Norman McCormick
Yep, nice to see a positive result :) even though...Yep, nice to see a positive result :) even though some numpty :o went totally in the wrong direction. :D Regards, Norman. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th April 2013, 08:02 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 399
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Norman McCormick
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th April 2013, 05:03 PM
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Replies: 3
Views: 399
Posted By
Norman McCormick
Zanzibar? Nimcha.Hi, New addition. What I believe to be a Zanzibar Nimcha. Overall length 35 inches, blade length 29 inches, blade width 1 5/16 inches and 1/4 inch at its thickest, it is very sharp with the 4 1/2... |
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Forum: European Armoury
25th April 2013, 05:39 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 358
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Norman McCormick
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Forum: European Armoury
25th April 2013, 03:00 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 358
Posted By
Norman McCormick
Hi Matt,
Not sure about anything re...Hi Matt, Not sure about anything re this knife but the hilt, to my mind, has vague similarities to some Balkan weapons with an indent for a finger grip. The attached photo is of a large... |
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Forum: European Armoury
25th April 2013, 02:49 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 445
Posted By
Norman McCormick
Hi Glen,
Seems possible, I'm sure I've...Hi Glen, Seems possible, I'm sure I've seen the same or similar on other blades, still trying to find some more examples. My Regards, Norman. |
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Forum: European Armoury
25th April 2013, 02:47 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 268
Posted By
Norman McCormick
Hi Thinreadline,
Many thanks...Hi Thinreadline, Many thanks for your input, an illustration is not easy to come by and I've only managed to find one on the net belonging to another collector and posted on a... |
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Forum: European Armoury
22nd April 2013, 05:18 PM
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Replies: 2
Views: 268
Posted By
Norman McCormick
1796 Sergeants? Spadroon.Hi, New addition no2. This I believe to be a 1796 Sergeants Spadroon. The net is pretty devoid of info on this model so any assistance would be appreciated. Overall length 35 3/4 inches, blade 29... |
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Forum: European Armoury
22nd April 2013, 05:13 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 445
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Norman McCormick
Hi Kisak,
Many thanks for the images,...Hi Kisak, Many thanks for the images, not ones I have seen before. :) Hi Richard, Although this type of blade and decoration extended into the early 19thC I'm certain this... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
20th April 2013, 03:22 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 527
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Norman McCormick
Hi David,
On the two with 'cow tails'...Hi David, On the two with 'cow tails' that I posted both shafts are partly covered/gripped by hide. My Regards, Norman. |
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Forum: European Armoury
19th April 2013, 08:54 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 436
Posted By
Norman McCormick
Hi Jim,
Having a good look at the blade...Hi Jim, Having a good look at the blade it looks as if it may be of the spadroon type albeit of the same period, what do you think? The single deep fuller and looking like it could be... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th April 2013, 04:28 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 527
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Norman McCormick
Hi David,
You're dead right, the 2nd...Hi David, You're dead right, the 2nd one down does not have any binding underneath, see photo. I would suspect your deduction may have some creedence. :) My Regards, Norman. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
19th April 2013, 12:09 PM
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Replies: 12
Views: 527
Posted By
Norman McCormick
Hi nKante,
Here are some of mine...Hi nKante, Here are some of mine which may help. Two complete with cow tails one with the binding only and one of the head only. Hope this is of some help. Regards, Norman. |
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Forum: European Armoury
19th April 2013, 11:58 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 445
Posted By
Norman McCormick
Hi,
Some more blade details including a photo...Hi, Some more blade details including a photo of a mark on the spine, does anyone have a blade with the same/similar spinal marking? Regards, Norman. |
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Forum: European Armoury
19th April 2013, 11:48 AM
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Replies: 10
Views: 445
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Norman McCormick
Hi Fernando,
Thanks, I'm not sure...Hi Fernando, Thanks, I'm not sure about the age of the blade. I was going to comment on your Portuguese smallsword that the blade looked to be older than early 19thC but you beat me... |
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Forum: European Armoury
18th April 2013, 07:02 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 445
Posted By
Norman McCormick
Smallsword hilted SpadroonHi, A new addition. An unusual, from what I can find, Smallsword mounted with a Spadroon type blade. I can find references to military smallswords but all the illustrations are of double edged... |
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Forum: European Armoury
18th April 2013, 06:40 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 436
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Norman McCormick
Hi Cerjak,
Your sword is a Hanger...Hi Cerjak, Your sword is a Hanger from the 2nd half 18thC. An internet search for 18thC hanger will bring up similar items. Regards, Norman. |
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Forum: European Armoury
23rd March 2013, 01:37 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 384
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Norman McCormick
Hi Fernando,
Possibly a South...Hi Fernando, Possibly a South European Ronseur? My Regards, Norman. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
23rd March 2013, 01:35 PM
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Replies: 49
Views: 1,264
Posted By
Norman McCormick
I've come to view the members of this Forum as a...I've come to view the members of this Forum as a kind of extended family and some I now correspond with on a reasonably regular basis. With this very much in mind I am in total agreement with all the... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
27th February 2013, 01:53 PM
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Replies: 7
Views: 513
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Norman McCormick
Hi Charles,
Not a lot I can...Hi Charles, Not a lot I can elucidate on except to say you have a really nice piece there and I look forward to reading what others say. I can say there is a date on the scabbard both... |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
26th February 2013, 12:16 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 906
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Norman McCormick
Hi David,
Apologies, so used to using...Hi David, Apologies, so used to using Artzi's site for reference I didn't even see it was for sale. :o My Regards, Norman. |
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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons
24th February 2013, 08:19 PM
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Replies: 25
Views: 906
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Norman McCormick
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Forum: European Armoury
22nd February 2013, 10:08 PM
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Replies: 11
Views: 407
Posted By
Norman McCormick
Hi,
I'm wondering if this knife has been made...Hi, I'm wondering if this knife has been made from some type of socket bayonet. Lots of late 18thC and 19thC European bayonets were of triangular form and some, if I remember correctly, had... |
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