Warwicks Posted 7 November , 2013 Share Posted 7 November , 2013 Could anyone tell me the diameter of the ash shaft of an 1894 cavalry lance used in the Great War please? I've got the length but can't find the diameter anywhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muerrisch Posted 7 November , 2013 Share Posted 7 November , 2013 Ffoulkes does not give diameter but he does say that male bamboo was preferred to ash when available, by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rd72 Posted 7 November , 2013 Share Posted 7 November , 2013 HI there, From LoC 7666 "Stave: The stave is of ash, and is 1.45 inches in diameter just above the lanquets of the shoe, and 1.075 inches just below the socket of the head......" Cheers, Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnreed Posted 8 November , 2013 Share Posted 8 November , 2013 See Attached diagram, hope this helps. John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warwicks Posted 12 November , 2013 Author Share Posted 12 November , 2013 Thanks for the help guys, perfect! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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