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Matchlock · 30th December 2011, 05:55 PM

Right, John, this is a 19th copy of an early 17th c. style rapier (German Krabbendegen, from the crab-shaped turn down side guards).

Best,
Michael

30th December 2011, 05:55 PM	#5
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Right, John, this is a 19th copy of an early 17th c. style rapier (German Krabbendegen, from the crab-shaped turn down side guards). Best, Michael