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21st November 2011, 08:30 PM
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Interesting Unusual Rapier for comments
Firstly I need to express my huge gratitude to my friend Jim McDougall who not only works very hard to make these forums a welcoming and informative place but also uses his valuable 'free time' to spend literally hours researching this sword for me.
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21st November 2011, 08:34 PM
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Right! So now to business.
Here is my latest sword. Some stats, blade 32", overall 38". Point of balance 3-1/2" down the blade. Balance is beautiful. I'm just going to post pictures and let Jim (if he wouldn't mind) tell you about what he has found for me. |
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21st November 2011, 09:08 PM
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21st November 2011, 08:53 PM
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Hi Gene, You took the words right out of my mouth: our friend Jim not only is the Good and Guiding Spirit of our forum but also and doubtlessly our most widely read professor and perhaps the only one to be eager enough to try to do his best and work his way into the strangest topics to be discussed here! Thank you so much, Jim!!! You are not just our star but one of the very few true warriors around!!!   Best, Michael Last edited by Matchlock; 21st November 2011 at 09:03 PM. |
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21st November 2011, 08:56 PM
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Hi Gene,
In my opinion, your rapier can be classified as a 19th c. Historismus (Victorian) hilt in late 16th c. style, with an older blade recycled. Best, Michael |
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21st November 2011, 09:14 PM
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21st November 2011, 09:16 PM
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Exactly, 'Nando,
The blade is of early 19th c. date. m Last edited by Matchlock; 21st November 2011 at 11:22 PM. |
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21st November 2011, 09:46 PM
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Hi gentlemen.
Another teaser pic. Notice that one shell is slightly larger? |
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21st November 2011, 09:58 PM
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21st November 2011, 10:00 PM
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Comparison with other rapiers and swords showing the similarity in length to 19thC sabres
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21st November 2011, 10:34 PM
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... And the few letters readable on the ricasso could match with the word Klingenthal. But let's hear what Jim has to say about this sword .. |
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22nd November 2011, 09:03 AM
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I do find these late anomalies to be very interesting. I've had and seen some very fancy 19thC constructions before, but this one although plainer than many, has the edge in balance and functionality. I'm very pleased with it  Thanks again Gene |
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