1730 Rapier or a Victorian 'Copy' .........any ideas?

katana · 23rd November 2006, 10:16 PM

Not an Ethnographic weapon.....but I know there are those on the Forum with exceptional knowledge of early European blades.

I have taken a chance on this....it is 44'' long overall, cup hilt with s- shaped cross guard. Inscribed 'anno 1730' (obviously could have been engraved recently)...certainly has age....the 'acorn' shaped pommel seems to have the tang 'peened' over.....not the usual 'screwed on' type typical of 'Victoriana' wall hangers.

The sword weighs nearly 2 kgs , approx. 4.4 lbs, no scabbard.........The handle is leather covered wood.

So Gentlemen......please tell me....what have I got?

23rd November 2006, 10:16 PM	#1
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,653	1730 Rapier or a Victorian 'Copy' .........any ideas? Not an Ethnographic weapon.....but I know there are those on the Forum with exceptional knowledge of early European blades. I have taken a chance on this....it is 44'' long overall, cup hilt with s- shaped cross guard. Inscribed 'anno 1730' (obviously could have been engraved recently)...certainly has age....the 'acorn' shaped pommel seems to have the tang 'peened' over.....not the usual 'screwed on' type typical of 'Victoriana' wall hangers. The sword weighs nearly 2 kgs , approx. 4.4 lbs, no scabbard.........The handle is leather covered wood. So Gentlemen......please tell me....what have I got? Attached Images