Swept Hilt Rapier – Urgent help needed?

Dmitry · 12th October 2010, 03:04 PM

My $.02 which should be taken with a hefty pinch of salt. I would wager that not only the grip wiring, but the whole grip is a replacement. I may be wrong, but the hilt construction appears unusual, and I wouldn't be surprised if, upon close examination, it was discovered that a couple of branches were removed. The condition of the blade does not correspond with the condition of the hilt. Whether these were period alterations, I can't say.

12th October 2010, 03:04 PM	#2
Dmitry Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 607	My $.02 which should be taken with a hefty pinch of salt. I would wager that not only the grip wiring, but the whole grip is a replacement. I may be wrong, but the hilt construction appears unusual, and I wouldn't be surprised if, upon close examination, it was discovered that a couple of branches were removed. The condition of the blade does not correspond with the condition of the hilt. Whether these were period alterations, I can't say.