tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7644275821862159476.post4998098382687685805..comments2023-10-10T11:41:33.153+01:00Comments on The Armoury: Monday.Mikehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15107533550298517814noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7644275821862159476.post-13663432857746612952014-03-04T20:20:36.205+00:002014-03-04T20:20:36.205+00:00For the answer please see the second part of the n...For the answer please see the second part of the next entry - for Shrove Tuesday.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07558857315748815249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7644275821862159476.post-1533046129035111012014-03-04T17:01:52.792+00:002014-03-04T17:01:52.792+00:00I think I'll leave the mystery object till lat...I think I'll leave the mystery object till later this evening to see if any more answers come in. Then make all clear a bit later. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07558857315748815249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7644275821862159476.post-52701548270044152112014-03-04T16:59:46.051+00:002014-03-04T16:59:46.051+00:00Hello Lori. Yes, she does, bless her. But don'...Hello Lori. Yes, she does, bless her. But don't forget that I've seen illustrations of the meals you make, and occasional recipes for them, and I don't notice that your Gari is fading away on them, so I think that both you and Ann are doing a grand job of taking good care of your husbands, or partners, as we're usually called nowadays. <br />Regards to you both. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07558857315748815249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7644275821862159476.post-58206140265871869582014-03-04T03:16:09.008+00:002014-03-04T03:16:09.008+00:00Perhaps used by a buccaneer, whale boat captain et...Perhaps used by a buccaneer, whale boat captain etc? Since the brass is corrosion resistant exposure to the elements would not harm it as much as other metals.kippyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11715389823789274487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7644275821862159476.post-14126941113528751672014-03-04T03:15:42.391+00:002014-03-04T03:15:42.391+00:00Perhaps used by a buccaneer, whale boat captain et...Perhaps used by a buccaneer, whale boat captain etc? Since the brass is corrosion resistant exposure to the elements would not harm it as much as other metals. kippyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11715389823789274487noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7644275821862159476.post-72603851373234981962014-03-04T01:57:46.672+00:002014-03-04T01:57:46.672+00:00Ann takes good care of you with those beautiful me...Ann takes good care of you with those beautiful meals!Lori Skooghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03458010787337492501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7644275821862159476.post-81968552673389002862014-03-03T22:22:54.260+00:002014-03-03T22:22:54.260+00:00Marine & Naval pistols of brass withstood the ...Marine & Naval pistols of brass withstood the corrosive powers of sea-water better than steel; but do I detect a slight belling at the muzzle's mouth? If so this could be a mail-coach pistol, weather resistant brass and a bell mouth to give a wide spread of buck-shot or rock-salt.Crowbardhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01350188604175280097noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7644275821862159476.post-57313103920327935512014-03-03T20:56:36.638+00:002014-03-03T20:56:36.638+00:00Hello Mag. Well done. You're on the right line...Hello Mag. Well done. You're on the right lines in that brass is generally very corrosion resistant. And a chap called Barnett made Customs and Excise pistols with (occasionally) brass barrels. The one I've illustrated has in fact nothing to do with Customs and Excise, but I mention it to show that your guess is not in the least 'romantic'.<br />Warm regards to you both - Mike.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07558857315748815249noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7644275821862159476.post-76410248781473882512014-03-03T19:53:24.559+00:002014-03-03T19:53:24.559+00:00I really not sure on this, but will have a guess. ...I really not sure on this, but will have a guess. I assume it's a brass barrel so that it doesn't rust so easily? Possibly also lighter in weight. Would it have been used by the customs police of the day to catch the smugglers?<br /><br />Probably being a little romantic in my guess, but cannot think of anything else. By the way your lunch looked scrummy! Agree on the mustard though.Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05355635474936252586noreply@blogger.com