[Justin Lee Hunt]

I have a repro of a flamberge rapier with a half basket style hilt. I guess it's likely to be a patchwork of some old parts laying about someones shop, but I am trying to get a bead on what time period it would fit into. I'm working on a new kit and I'm not sure if it would fit into the late 16th- early 17th centuries. Any info would be helpful and I will post pics as soon as I can get a moment.

[Nathan Robinson]

We need need to see photographs. Without them, all that can really be said is 16th/17th century with the very 17th century being more likely.

[Justin Lee Hunt]

Here are the pics. I'm not very good. It's in kind of rough shape whereas I'm working on making it fight worthy. The blade is cheap, but rather durable and I got it at a good price. I talked the dealer down to $50 from the tag price of $190.