A unique crossbow collection

Matchlock · 3rd November 2008, 10:27 PM

Thank you, TWW,

It is words like yours that make highly specialized collecting rewarding in the end - in spite of all the costs. And I do not only mean money but most of all time for studying, making endless museum tours, buying hundreds of books and taking thousands of photographs ... It is is a different kind of living requiring many sacrifices in order to be able and collect things that most people would never give a damn about.

I, for example, do not even have a car or a bike. But I have a highly specialized collection.

It is as Jim told me: We follow a different drum. Thank you again, Jim, my friend!

Michael

Matchlock · 3rd November 2008, 10:28 PM

Sorry, TW,

I noticed too late that here was one W too much.

Michael

fernando · 3rd November 2008, 10:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matchlock

Sorry, TW,

I noticed too late that here was one W too much.

Michael

Actually two W's too many, Michael; it's T V V

... Just for the fun

TVV · 3rd November 2008, 11:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fernando

Actually two W's too many, Michael; it's T V V

... Just for the fun

Thank you Fernando. Honestly though, the spelling of my nickname is not really important.
Regards,
Teodor

Matchlock · 4th November 2008, 12:44 AM

Hi, Fernando and Teodor,

That definitely indicates that I need glasses!

Thank you both, pals!

Michael
aka Mich, Michl - both Bavarian - , Mike, Michail, Miguel, Michel ... whatever you like.

Jim McDougall · 4th November 2008, 02:20 AM

aka Mich, Michl - both Bavarian - , Mike, Michail, Miguel, Michel ... whatever you like.[/QUOTE]

I would submit, Maestro!!!!

For these constantly detailed, beautifully illustrated posts of so many ancient and historic weapons in collection or in museums that many, if not most of us, may never have the opportunity to visit. I know I owe you Michael, my deepest thanks, as do I'm sure the others here........please keep them going !!!

All the very best,
Jim

M ELEY · 4th November 2008, 04:04 AM

Oh my God! I, like David, am speechless. Thank you for taking all the time to post these fantastic pics, Michael. I have to admit, since Jim has started this discussion board, I have remained green with envy over some of the collections and pieces you people have!!! Just incredible.
Mark

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3rd November 2008, 10:27 PM	#1
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Thank you, TWW, It is words like yours that make highly specialized collecting rewarding in the end - in spite of all the costs. And I do not only mean money but most of all time for studying, making endless museum tours, buying hundreds of books and taking thousands of photographs ... It is is a different kind of living requiring many sacrifices in order to be able and collect things that most people would never give a damn about. I, for example, do not even have a car or a bike. But I have a highly specialized collection. It is as Jim told me: We follow a different drum. Thank you again, Jim, my friend! Michael

3rd November 2008, 10:28 PM	#2
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Sorry, TW, I noticed too late that here was one W too much. Michael

4th November 2008, 12:44 AM	#5
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Hi, Fernando and Teodor, That definitely indicates that I need glasses! Thank you both, pals! Michael aka Mich, Michl - both Bavarian - , Mike, Michail, Miguel, Michel ... whatever you like.

4th November 2008, 02:20 AM	#6
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,296	aka Mich, Michl - both Bavarian - , Mike, Michail, Miguel, Michel ... whatever you like.[/QUOTE] I would submit, Maestro!!!! For these constantly detailed, beautifully illustrated posts of so many ancient and historic weapons in collection or in museums that many, if not most of us, may never have the opportunity to visit. I know I owe you Michael, my deepest thanks, as do I'm sure the others here........please keep them going !!! All the very best, Jim

4th November 2008, 04:04 AM	#7
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,166	Oh my God! I, like David, am speechless. Thank you for taking all the time to post these fantastic pics, Michael. I have to admit, since Jim has started this discussion board, I have remained green with envy over some of the collections and pieces you people have!!! Just incredible. Mark