Win a New A&A German Bastard Sword!

March 10th is the one-year anniversary for myArmoury.com. To celebrate this occasion, we've come up with a big bastard of a contest! Arms & Armor has graciously donated a German Bastard Sword to be given away to one lucky myArmoury.com member! This is one of their premier catalog items, and in my own opinion, one of the best reproduction swords available in its price range.

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This 16th century sword is almost large enough to be classified as a two-hander. The beautifully designed pommel and guard balance the long blade very well. The roped guard has a ring on each side for additional hand protection. This was needed as the intricate binding moves of the German school of fence for these types of swords could endanger the hands. The stitched black leather grip is molded to the hardwood core with beeswax and heat as was done in the middle ages. The original, circa 1500 German, has an unknown provenance and is pictured in Arms and Armour, Blackmore, p.32. This sword retails for $595 US!

Overall length: 48.625"; Blade length: 37.5"; Blade width (at base): 2"; Point of Balance: 3.75"; Center of Percussion: 22.5"; Weight: 4.5 pounds

Please read our Hands-on Reviews for further information: Review by Patrick Kelly, Review by Bill Grandy.

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HOW TO ENTER:

1. Ensure you're a registered member of myArmoury.com
   
   
2. Go to the usergroups section of our site, view information for the Contest: German Bastard Sword group
   
   
3. Click "Join Group"

That's it! You're done!

You must be joined prior to Monday, April 5th, 2004. All participants will be entered into a drawing and the winning name will be randomly selected later that same Monday. Shipping charges will then be calculated, and upon receipt of said shipping charges from the winner, the sword will be shipped!

Good luck to everyone!!

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This contest is sponsored by:

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We at myArmoury.com want to thank the gracious generosity of Arms & Armor of Minnesota for their prize contribution.

Important rules and limitations:


1. You must be a registered member of myArmoury.com to enter
   
2. You must be at least 18 years old or have parental consent to claim the prize
   
3. If you are under 18 years old, you must notify us via email (arms@myArmoury.com) upon entering
   
4. myArmoury.com moderators and employees of Arms & Armor are not eligible to win
   
5. The winner must agree to pay actual shipping charges for the sword as shipped from California
   
6. The winner has one week to claim his prize until another winner is selected
   
7. Only one entry per household is allowed
   
   Please read our detailed Rules and Limitations document for complete information and our disclaimer.

Nathan & A-A,


What more can be said except...WOW!!
Thanks for yet...another... jaw dropping contest!


William

I never win anything, but if I were to I want it to be this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gotta go rub something lucky...........

:eek: oooohhh....
purty....

That is an absolutely fabulous gift, Nathan! Thanks for all of the thought you put into making this such a fantastic forum.

David

Once again, a truly fabulous contest! Thanks Nathan!

Regards

...Luck, be a bastard toniiiiight! Luck, be a bastard, toniiiiight....

Thanks for another fantastic opportunity, Nathan!

Like Old St.Nick, he works at night. We wake to news and content. Ner a dull moment at this site. What will a new week portend?
I'll admit I clicked the link and added my own interest. Seeing as I own one now, I'll unsubscribe; it seems best.

Cheers and good luck all, it is an awesome sword. I bow out now, reducing odds, for others on the board.

Cheers

GC

Wow that will make a pretty nice first sword! Its huge! :eek: :D :cool:

I can attest to this being one great sword. I really like mine.

Oh Man!


(drools all over himself) Sure is hard to type with my fingers crossed.

Thanks for another great contest. That is a beautiful sword

Brian Hunt
ARMA member
GFS

D'oh! My does my name have to be Aaron???? Since I'm at the very top of the list, no one is going to expect the very first person is going to take away the sword. Well, at least I'm not Zenny Z. Zycowski.

That is a Very Beautiful Piece of Working Art ^_^

Thanks for the opportunity and Arms & Armor for their generosity!!!

I'm in, I hope I win.

Wow indeed! Thanks for the contest and good luck to all!

Hello and good luck to all. (Why am I wishing you all good luck when I hope I win?) :D

Yes, certainly a beautiful blade. That would look great as part of any collection or just on the wall alone.... good luck! (not to you, silly, I'm talking to myself!)

How do you give a way a sword?? A book yes, a poster yes, a sword??? Truly amazing!

That's a nice looking sword... I wonder how it'd hold up with frequent use?