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Matchlock · 8th March 2012, 01:22 PM

Hi 'Nando,

My friend says that this is a truly Portuguese (!) schiavona of quite late type, ca. 1730, so congratulations! Sadly, its state of conservation has obviously suffered from the sea climate.

Best,
Michl

8th March 2012, 01:22 PM	#5
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Hi 'Nando, My friend says that this is a truly Portuguese (!) schiavona of quite late type, ca. 1730, so congratulations! Sadly, its state of conservation has obviously suffered from the sea climate. Best, Michl