Welcome. You will find many useful resources on this forum, including experts on antique and modern Smith & Wesson products, gunsmithing, engineering, machining, medical sciences, automobiles, books, movies, history, and even a number of very good chefs who can share recipes and methods with us. Everyone seems to contribute something; some provide questions requiring thoughtful analysis and others provide answers or helpful suggestions.
A European with knowledge of edged weapons should fit right in!