Kolombotavich Corsair Rapier
Original: Spanish, late 16th century
This utilitarian rapier boasts a severely pointed blade with twin fullers and a 2" long ricasso. All-steel hardware consists of straight quillons with decorative end buttons, oval-shaped pommel, three piece curved knuckle-bow, 2.5" upper port, 1.75" lower port, and 4" wide counter-guards. The grip is wound with iron wire.
Has a black leather scabbard and companion
parrying dagger.
Overall length: 45"
Weight: 2.6 pounds
Width of guard: 11"
Blade: 36.5" long below finger rings; 1" wide tapering to .375"
Fullers: 2 @ 17" long
Grip and pommel: 5.25"
Point of Balance (PoB): 2.5" from guard
Center of Percussion (CoP): ~23" from guard
Maker: Maker: Oscar Kolombotavich.
This item has been retired from the collection.
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