Spanish javelins in the New World?

Jim McDougall · 31st January 2010, 07:34 PM

Excellent post Aiontay!!!! I had known of the Spanish use of the lance, here in the Southwest and that the use was adopted by American Indian tribes, but hadnt known about the javelins.

Thank you for the great data on these Manolo. Its always good to see more material on the weapons used here in the Southwest, and it seems there is far more dimension than often realized. Good words on man also, learning and adapting!!! Its what we're all about. On the frontiers one of the biggest problems was lack of gunpowder and servicable weapons, and everyone learned to make it with what was available.

All the best,
Jim

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31st January 2010, 07:34 PM	#3
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,281	Excellent post Aiontay!!!! I had known of the Spanish use of the lance, here in the Southwest and that the use was adopted by American Indian tribes, but hadnt known about the javelins. Thank you for the great data on these Manolo. Its always good to see more material on the weapons used here in the Southwest, and it seems there is far more dimension than often realized. Good words on man also, learning and adapting!!! Its what we're all about. On the frontiers one of the biggest problems was lack of gunpowder and servicable weapons, and everyone learned to make it with what was available. All the best, Jim