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Nathan Robinson
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 Posted: Sun 29 Feb, 2004 1:06 pm Post subject: Contest: German Bastard Sword Giveaway! |
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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.
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.
Click image above to see the full-sized photograph of the actual prize
HOW TO ENTER:- Ensure you're a registered member of myArmoury.com
- Go to the usergroups section of our site, view information for the Contest: German Bastard Sword group
- 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!!
 
 
Click any image above to see the full-sized photograph of the actual prize
This contest is sponsored by:
We at myArmoury.com want to thank the gracious generosity of Arms & Armor of Minnesota for their prize contribution.
Important rules and limitations:
- You must be a registered member of myArmoury.com to enter
- You must be at least 18 years old or have parental consent to claim the prize
- If you are under 18 years old, you must notify us via email (arms@myArmoury.com) upon entering
- myArmoury.com moderators and employees of Arms & Armor are not eligible to win
- The winner must agree to pay actual shipping charges for the sword as shipped from California
- The winner has one week to claim his prize until another winner is selected
- Only one entry per household is allowed
Please read our detailed Rules and Limitations document for complete information and our disclaimer.
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William Goodwin
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Nathan & A-A,
What more can be said except...WOW!!
Thanks for yet...another... jaw dropping contest!
William
Last edited by William Goodwin on Tue 02 Mar, 2004 12:42 pm; edited 1 time in total
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Shawn Duncanson
Location: Spokane Wa Joined: 05 Dec 2003
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| Posted: Mon 01 Mar, 2004 3:30 am Post subject: Holy Crap |
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I never win anything, but if I were to I want it to be this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gotta go rub something lucky...........
Not all who wander are lost.
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Shawn Mulock
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| Posted: Mon 01 Mar, 2004 3:35 am Post subject: ... |
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 oooohhh....
purty....
"It is not what you have, but what you have done".
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David McElrea
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| Posted: Mon 01 Mar, 2004 5:11 am Post subject: |
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That is an absolutely fabulous gift, Nathan! Thanks for all of the thought you put into making this such a fantastic forum.
David
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J.G. Grubbs
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Once again, a truly fabulous contest! Thanks Nathan!
Regards
"The reputation of a thousand years may be determined by the conduct of one hour."
Samurai Proverb
James Grubbs
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Sean Flynt
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Glen A Cleeton
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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
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Johannes S.
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Wow that will make a pretty nice first sword! Its huge!  
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Joe Fults
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I can attest to this being one great sword. I really like mine.
"The goal shouldn’t be to avoid being evil; it should be to actively do good." - Danah Boyd
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Brian Hunt
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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
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Aaron Justice
Location: Southern California Joined: 21 Aug 2003
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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.
How can there be a perfect sword when PEOPLE come in all shapes and sizes too?
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E.R. Carter
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That is a Very Beautiful Piece of Working Art ^_^
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Tom M. McIntire
Location: Hastings, Nebraska, USA Joined: 14 Nov 2003
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Thanks for the opportunity and Arms & Armor for their generosity!!!
I like Del Tins !
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William Johnston
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I'm in, I hope I win.
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Greg Garcia
Location: Hartford, CT Joined: 01 Mar 2004
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| Posted: Mon 01 Mar, 2004 3:34 pm Post subject: |
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Wow indeed! Thanks for the contest and good luck to all!
The only weapon is, of course, the mind.
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Coleby Pavlik
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Hello and good luck to all. (Why am I wishing you all good luck when I hope I win?)
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David Lewiston
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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!)
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David Bromkovsky
Location: Wheaton, IL Joined: 17 Sep 2003
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How do you give a way a sword?? A book yes, a poster yes, a sword??? Truly amazing!
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Kirk Walker
Location: Mesquite, Texas Joined: 01 Mar 2004
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That's a nice looking sword... I wonder how it'd hold up with frequent use?
~Kirk-M
Life is like a sword: it's shiny and cuts people
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