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  1. the blacksmith replied to the thread Mystery Sword Update.

    C.R Kirschbaum, then W.R.Kirschbaum and finally Kirschbaum & Bremshey, they were in business rom ca.1848-1876. After that they were...

    Mar 31, 2025 at 3:36 AM

  2. the blacksmith liked komokwa's post in the thread Bayonets my dad brough back from WW2.

    The original Frogs are a welcomed touch....& add value !!

    Mar 31, 2025 at 3:20 AM

  3. the blacksmith liked daveydempsey's post in the thread Bayonets my dad brough back from WW2.

    @the blacksmith

    Mar 31, 2025 at 3:19 AM

  4. the blacksmith replied to the thread Bayonets my dad brough back from WW2.

    The top bayonet is Dutch, 1895 for the Mannlicher carbine. Relatively scarce these days. The second bayonets is French, 1892 for the...

    Mar 31, 2025 at 3:18 AM

  5. the blacksmith liked Any Jewelry's post in the thread Any info on this blade appreciated.

    It is a mystery. My guess is Sahara or Sahel.

    Mar 31, 2025 at 3:10 AM

  6. the blacksmith replied to the thread Any info on this blade appreciated.

    It definitely looks North African to me, or perhaps Sudan (Nubia)?

    Mar 29, 2025 at 6:20 AM

  7. the blacksmith liked Roaring20s's post in the thread WWI M1916 Citron grenade trench art?.

    They go through.

    Mar 26, 2025 at 3:36 PM

  8. the blacksmith liked Ratsy Brown's post in the thread Japanese Sword Fittings-Wow.

    Definitely a fluke of sorts. The seller knew he had something, hence the £90 BIN but he didn’t know what they were. The photos were...

    Mar 26, 2025 at 12:12 PM

  9. the blacksmith replied to the thread WWI M1916 Citron grenade trench art?.

    I'd go for trench art as well. The bullet heads are possibly soft soldered on (?), so wouldn't stand up to heavy use. Interesting piece!

    Mar 26, 2025 at 10:18 AM

  10. the blacksmith liked komokwa's post in the thread WWI M1916 Citron grenade trench art?.

    the bare minimum .... but yes , trench art ....

    Mar 26, 2025 at 10:16 AM

  11. the blacksmith liked aginghoopsters's post in the thread WWI M1916 Citron grenade trench art?.

    Hi all, I was wondering if this french WWI grenade would be considered trench art or something else? Someone suggested it might be a...

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