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Ian · 2nd March 2005, 09:14 PM

Engar:

You really have hit what we refer to in English as the "mother lode." These specimens are an unusually large and diverse collection of Philippine weapons, some of which we have not seen before. Truly unique collections.

A critical question for me is when these specimens were collected and returned to Spain where they eventually ended up on display. Just how old are these weapons? Any ideas?

Another question -- how many more weapons are stored in the back rooms of these museums? And what about other museums outside Madrid? Is it possible that, say, museums in Barcelona could have similar collections of weapons?

It seems that a Philippine weapons collector should spend some serious time in Spain. I'm checking my Frequent Flyer miles on NWA.

Ian.

2nd March 2005, 09:14 PM	#23
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,361	Age of these specimens Engar: You really have hit what we refer to in English as the "mother lode." These specimens are an unusually large and diverse collection of Philippine weapons, some of which we have not seen before. Truly unique collections. A critical question for me is when these specimens were collected and returned to Spain where they eventually ended up on display. Just how old are these weapons? Any ideas? Another question -- how many more weapons are stored in the back rooms of these museums? And what about other museums outside Madrid? Is it possible that, say, museums in Barcelona could have similar collections of weapons? It seems that a Philippine weapons collector should spend some serious time in Spain. I'm checking my Frequent Flyer miles on NWA. Ian.