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Stephen A. Fisher
Location: Kentucky USA Joined: 17 Oct 2003
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 Posted: Tue 23 Dec, 2003 10:44 am Post subject: My new "old" smallsword |
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Arrived just in time for Christmas. I'm waiting until the weather clears up so I can take some better pictures, these should do for now.
European or American
circa 18th century (1700-1760)
Blade width-12/16"
Blade length- 30 14/16"
Overall length- 37 1/4"
quillon length (from quillon to quillon- 3 1/4"
Weight- 13oz
The asymmetrical guard retains its' original square leather washer.
(Handle & Pommel, most likely are replacements)
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Good stuff Stephen, I got to handle a few of these types today...impressive wicked things, got me hooked after today now looking for my 1st antique! then 2nd then 3rd......
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