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Nation : Siamese
Local Price : £110.00

Siamese Type 46 Bayonet. Description Single-edged, fullered knife blade, steel hilt with muzzle ring, wood scale grips secured by two rivets, steel pommel. Blued steel scabbard with frog hook. The ricasso is stamped with Thai script &#acute;à¸£,à¸¨,à¹‘à¹’à¹‘&#acute;, which translates to &#acute;R,S,121&#acute;. This means Year 121 of the Rattanakosin Sok, the era proclaimed by King Rama V in 1889 to have begun in 1781, the year in which his great-great-grandfather Rama I acceded to the throne and Rattanakosin (now called Bangkok) became the nation&#acute;s capital. RS121 is therefore 1903 in the Gregorian calendar, the bayonets were produced until 1908 but all were stamped with the date of the model&#acute;s adoption. These bayonets were produced in Japan for the Siamese military and fit the Siamese Type 46 rifle. Seeking to modernize its military at the turn of the 20th century to stave off colonial powers, Siam managed to buy a license to build Mauser’s Gewehr 98 rifle. Since it lacked the manufacturing capability, the actual production was contracted out to Japan’s Koishikawa arsenal, which resulted in the Type 46, a rifle along the lines of the Gewehr 98 but with additional features from the Japanese Type 35 produced by the same plant. The components were assembled in Bangkok with technical assistance from the Japanese, and this may have been true of the bayonets as well, which are modified versions of the German 84/98 bayonet.

Nation : Indian
Local Price : £105.00

East India Company 1841 Pattern Socket Bayonet. Description Socket bayonet with triangular blade, the broad face of the blade unfullered while the two narrower faces are fullered, the socket with distinctive enlarged socket rim with a crescent shaped hole. Brown leather scabbard with brass throat and chape pieces, the throat piece with teardrop shaped frog stud, the chape piece secured with steel rivets and with a drainage hole at the tip. Blade 17 inches in length, socket 3 inches, muzzle ring diameter 24mm, scabbard 15 7/8 inches in length The broad face of the blade is stamped at the forte with &#acute;E.B&#acute;, while the top of the socket is engraved with numerals including &#acute;5&#acute; “ these marks are faint and there are numerous small dents which may have been applied to cancel the markings. The chape piece of the scabbard is stamped with &#acute;C^15&#acute; where ^ is a broad arrow War Department mark. I believe this is an Indian mark, I have seen similar markings on Indian 1907 Pattern scabbard fittings. The blade and socket have some areas of light patination, some spots of light pitting and forging imperfections to the blade. The leather of the scabbard has some surface-level cracking, one chunk taken out of the front face next to the throat piece, some warping and abrasion to the seam on the reverse side, with an uneven line of stitching added as a repair. Some dents and spots of patination to the brass fittings. The chape piece is attached to the leather on only one side “ take care to support it once the blade has been withdrawn.

Nation : Persian
Local Price : 140.00 USD

INDO-PERSIAN BAYONET FOR MATCHLOCK MUSKET. Iron, 13 1/8” length with a tapered blade with scalloped ricasso and thickened diamond section armor piercing point. Pivoting muzzle ring with twin side straps which were lashed to the barrel and forestock. Quite crisp and bright with some scattered frosty gray/brown patina to the blade.

Nation : -
Local Price : £100.00

Czech M1924 Bayonet (VZ 24), Dated 1950 (Communist Period). Description Single fullered spear pointed knife blade with reversed cutting edge (on the same side as the muzzle ring), steel hilt with muzzle ring and protruding rivets, wood scale grips attached by two screws, steel beaked pommel with locking button. Steel scabbard with frog hook and ball finial. The blade is stamped on its exposed tang with a three-part stamp &#acute;E95&#acute;, followed by a crossed swords emblem, followed by &#acute;50&#acute;, indicating the year of manufacture was 1950. The pommel end is stamped with &#acute;112&#acute; and &#acute;tgf&#acute;. The letter code &#acute;tgf&#acute; was used to indicate Ä

Nation : British
Local Price : 125.00 USD

BRITISH 1876 MODEL SOCKET BAYONET. Standard pattern with triangular blade barked with arsenal and inspection marks and date 6/88 (1888). Crisp with blued finish overall. The socket with a strong blue finish. The blade with blue faded to brown.

Nation : American
Local Price : £85.00

US M1855 Socket Bayonet. Description Socket bayonet with fullered triangular blade and steel scabbard. Scabbard with drainage hole and frog hanging hook. Blade 18 inches in length, the bayonet 20Â¾ inches overall. The blade is stamped at the ricasso with &#acute;US&#acute;. Both bayonet and scabbard have been blued and retain a great deal of this original finish, especially the blade. The scabbard has some wear to the bluing on prominent surfaces and one very small dent towards the point.

Nation : German
Local Price : £85.00

East German AK47 Bayonet. Description Unsharpened single-fullered blade, black plastic grips, steel scabbard, integral grey canvas frog with buttoned retaining strap. Hilt marked in electropencil with ’P6194’.

Nation : Swiss
Local Price : £80.00

Swiss Stgw. 57 Bayonet by Wenger. Description Double-edged spear-pointed blade, ribbed black plastic grip with concave grooves, steel crossbar hilt with muzzle ring, steel pommel with locking button. Black plastic scabbard with frog loop and leather frog strap, brown leather frog with strap and stud. The hilt is stamped on one side with the mark of Waffenfabrik Bern where the bayonet was assembled, composed of the letters &#acute;FW&#acute; and a Swiss cross arranged within a circle. It is stamped on the other side with &#acute;W&#acute; for the maker Wenger and the serial number &#acute;466664&#acute;. The scabbard is stamped at the throat with &#acute;P&#acute;. The Swiss government split the blade production contract for these bayonets 50:50 between the rival firms of Wenger and Victorinox, who had both been producing what they claimed was the bona fide Swiss Army Knife since 1908. The two firms competed until 2005, when a slump in sales due to tighter airport rules on pocket knives allowed Victorinox to acquire Wenger, uniting the brands under one roof. The rear side of the leather frog is stamped with the maker&#acute;s mark &#acute;U. REUSSER RÃ&156;FENACHT&#acute;. I believe this refers to the firm of Ulrich Reusser, founded in 1947 - this firm still exists today as Reusser Innendekorationen (Interior Decoration) AG, still trading in Rüfenacht, near Bern. Below this is stamped &#acute;87&#acute;, probably an item number. This bayonet fits the Swiss Sturmgewehr 57 (usually abbreviated to Stgw. 57) rifle, which was adopted by the Swiss military in 1957 to replace the M1931 (K31) bolt-action rifle.

Nation : French
Local Price : £50.00

French M1886 Lebel Bayonet with Shortened Blade. Description Cruciform spike blade, shortened to 8.5 inches from the original 20.5. Cast white metal (alloy) grip, hilt with hooked quillon and notched muzzle ring. Round locking button with cross-hatching. No scabbard. The locking button works and the bayonet looks like it will still mount to a rifle, but it has been shortened so far that it may well have been used as a fighting knife. Dark patina to hilt and blade, some pitting towards tip of blade. Hilt has inspection marks and is numbered &#acute;67576&#acute;. Two inspection marks to blade just above hilt.

Nation : British
Local Price : £50

Click and use the code >21596 to search for this item on the dealer website Miniature Waterloo Period ´Brown Bess´ Musket Bayonet

Nation : British
Local Price : £45

Click and use the code >24589 to search for this item on the dealer website Good Collection Of Original British WW2 Enfield No4 Rifle Spike Bayonets MKII&#acute;s In MKI Scabbard.{ Plus 200 Other Mixed Antique & WW1 Bayonets Yet To Be Added }

Nation : -
Local Price : £495.00

Rare Named Victorian 2nd Gloucester Royal Engineer's Officer's 1897 Pattern Sword. EL7317 - An excellent and scarce Victorian 1897 pattern Royal Engineer's officer's sword, marked to the 2nd Gloucester Royal Engineers Volunteers (REV), carrying the officer's initials etched on the blade. Dating to 1897-1901. The blade is excellent with bright mirror polish and very crisp frost etching. I have not researched the officer's initials, but it should not be too difficult to work out

Nation : British
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ENGLISH SILVER HILT SMALL-SWORD. ENGLISH SILVER HILT SMALL-SWORD: Circa 1745-1750. No Maker or Hallmarks on the hilt. An identical sword is illustrated on Plate 22 of “London Silver Hilted Swords” by Leslie Southwick. The 34” triangular blade is very nice with a pleasing patina overall. A small hole on the top of the pommel looks deliberate, possibly from which to have hung a tassel. VG+ S2750.00

Nation : ?
Local Price : Price on request

OFFICERS GRADE GILDED PAPPENHEIM RAPIER, CIRCA 1620-30: . Description:Â Constructed with a tapering blade of diamond-section to a tip, decorated on a recessed ricassoÂ inside the hilt, symmetrical gilt-iron hilt of faceted bars, comprising a pair of recurvedÂ rectangularÂ quillons with knuckle-guard with a central molding and with terminal en suite,Â quillon block with chevron design,Â quillon, outer guard joined to the knuckle-guard, upper ring-guards joined by a short molded bar, small lower ring guard, matching inner-guard, andÂ anÂ octagonalÂ pear-shaped pommel, wooden grip with an early wire binding. Approximate length: 44 inches. Provenance:Â An old European collection. Conclusion:Â PappenheimerÂ swords are a stable of sword collectors. This officer’s grade pappenheimer is an excellent example that retained about 80% of its original gild. It’s priced to sell immediately !!!* All my items come with the following: “Free shipping. “10-day review period. “Certificate of Authenticity. “Autographed copy of my book. “Â In the event of an international shipment, we will help assign the lowest correct Customs tariff so you pay the least as low as 5% or even nothing. I believe you will be very pleased. Contact Me To Get The Latest Lowest Price Possible From The Owner*

Nation : Spanish
Local Price : Price on request

MINT CONDITION DECORATED BILBAO SWORD WITH ORIGINAL LINING WITH THE COAT OF ARMS OF PORTUGAL:. 1295) MINT CONDITION DECORATED BILBAO SWORD WITH ORIGINAL LINING WITH THE COAT OF ARMS OF PORTUGAL: The bilbao is a highly effective Spanish slash-and-thrust sword. It was used primarily in the 1700s. Construction: The hilt is etched en suite; it&#acute; constructed of two half-shell guards and a knuckle guard. The etched decoration on both shells amazingly retains its original lining. The pommel on all bilbao swords is designed not to be as big as on other swords with the same size blades or weight. The blade is a flattened hexagonal-shaped double-edged blade tapering to a sharp tip. The coat of arms of Portugal is the main heraldic insignia at the base of the half shell, it was used by the Portuguese Kingdom since the Middle Ages. Conclusion: Why did this sword survive in such a fantastic mint condition? Because it is exceptionally beautiful, and the past owners knew they had something special worth taking extra good care of. This sword will adorn any collection or museum. They just don&#acute;Ã

Nation : German
Local Price : Price on request

MAXIMILIAN PERIOD BOAR SWORD CIRCA 1520 OF EXCEPTIONAL CONSTRUCTION. 1232) A MAXIMILIAN PERIOD BOAR SWORD CIRCA 1520 OF EXCEPTIONAL CONSTRUCTION: A magnificent museum-quality German boar sword. The boar sword was designed for hunting boar. Its distinctive spear tip is equipped with a slit to put a traversing stop bar so the charging boar is stopped in its track without coming within goring distance of the hunter or his horse. DESCRIPTION: Superb early construction, possibly the best boar sword I have seen in 35 years even in museums. Pear shaped fluted pommel, ring guard and quillons decorated ensuite, massive and deeply fullered blade leading to a slit to put a traversing stop bar, leaf shaped tip, replaced leather grip. Length: 52.5 inches . DISCUSSION: The wealthy hunted bear, boar, and deer in what was referred to as the &#acute;Ã

Nation : German
Local Price : Price on request

Very Rare German Lansknecht Katzbalger Sword Circa 1540-60:. 323) Very Rare German Lansknecht Katzbalger Sword Circa 1540-60: Beautiful sword for sale.Â The Katzbalger sword is a rare short close combat sword for the Landsknecht mercenaries in 16th century Germany. It has a thick double blade with a circular point and a highly defensive circular eight guard. This example was found in a city wall. From one of the best private collections in the world. Contact Me To Get The Latest Lowest Price Possible From The Owner*

Nation : German
Local Price : Price on request

GERMAN BROADSWORD WITH SCALLOPED SHELL GUARD CIRCA 1600:. Description:Â Long, wide, curving single-edged blade with a long, double-edged point,Â fuller at the top runningÂ concurrently with the false edge about two-thirds the length of the blade, steel hilt vertically recurved quillons with circular-shaped tips, shell-shaped knuckle guard, shell-shaped inner ring guard, thumb loop; beautiful, circular pommel. Old replaced grip with Turks Heads.Â Length:Â 35 inches. Comparable:Â a near identical example is found in the Royal Collection at the Tower of London. Conclusion:Â A very elegant broadsword that would make a great addition to any collection. Very well priced for a quick sale!!!*

Nation : British
Local Price : Price on request

WALLON SWORD CIRCA 1640 WITH ENGRAVED INVENTORY CONTROL NUMBER: . Description:Â A single wide fullered short blade, with the inscriptionÂ = zÂ Â I.N.N. R. MRAÂ with a floral decoration originating from aÂ circle asÂ pictured below, blade tapering to aÂ sharp point,Â sphericalÂ shaped pommel with an etched armory inventory control number No. I I 7. An inventory control number is a number assigned by the arsenal/armory to keep track of their items. An inventory control number answers questions like: How many do we have? Where is it located in the arsenal, etc.?Â (See Fig 4A on page 33 in my book). Grip has the original wood and wire, with two ferrules, Two side ring guards with pierced plates ( one replaced during working life), and a Â thumb ring.Â Â The conditionÂ is good. Length:Â 36 inches. Conclusion:Â A great addition to any collection wanting to add an iconic sword forÂ underÂ $2,000.

Nation : Spanish
Local Price : Price on request

EXCEPTIONAL, ELEGANT, AND IMPORTANT SILVER-ENCRUSTED GERMAN SWEPT HILT RAPIER, CIRCA 1590. Description:Â Under the Norman typology, this would be a Hilt 75 with a type 34 pommel, flat and slightly widening to the tip rectangular quillons, a short rectangular ricasso with a short fuller approximately a fourth the length of the blade, the remaining blade with a double-edged blade of flattened hexagonal sections tapering to a point,Â the hilt decorated en suite with encrustedÂ silver on a russet background, flowing designs of fruit, foliage, and masks, showing no repairs. , ReplacedÂ grip but original wood core, Turk&#acute;s heads. Approximate dimensions:Â LengthÂ 48 inches, bladeÂ lengthÂ 41 inches,Â guard lengthÂ 8.75 inches. Comparable:Â This typology is illustrated in the 1589 engraving by Hendrick Goltzius of Jacques de la Faille. The second is a painting by Pietro Damini titled &156;Silvestro Valier Receiving the Keys To Padua,&157; presumably painted in 1619, the year of the event. Comparables: A similar example can be found in: “The Musee de l Armee in Paris (Cat no. J192). “The Wallace Collection (Cat no. A606 and A565). -The Earliest Illustration of This Sword Type Is in an equestrian portrait by Rubens circa 1610, almost certainly of Archduke Albrecht, currently housed at Windsor Castle #282. Publication:Â The Collectors Course On Medieval Arms and Armor,2021, Garcia, page 259. Provenance: -Andrew Garcia -From a very well-known private world-class collector and dealer who was thinningÂ his collection at age 82. -Joe Kindig Jr. (1898-1971) Discussion:Â Â In a day and age lacking appropriate policing, the private citizen was forced to protect himself from society&#acute; criminal dregs. The weapon of choice was the rapier from the middle of the 16th to the end of the 17th century. The rapier is a simple but highly effective sword against the non-armored. The rapier was primarily a thrusting weapon that could inflict serious injury to an adversary&#acute; vital organs with minimal effort. It was also an exceptional slashing and cutting weapon; however, the slash was not as lethal as the thrust. The slash was used more as a feint to set up a finishing thrust. The slash was also a dire warning to a would-be assailant of the horrors to quickly follow if he chose not to acquiesce. The rapier is almost undeniably of Spanish origin and is probably Spain&#acute; most significant contribution to the Renaissance arms race. A highly expensive, ornate rapier was the equivalent of a person in our day and age making a fashion or opulence statement by wearing very expensive jewelry, such as a Rolex or Audemars Piguet watch. Because fencing is more of a thrusting art, it became commonplace throughout Europe to have as long a blade as possible to obtain an advantage. This extravagance in length reached the point that municipalities passed statutes regarding the allowable lengths of blades. Those in violation had the misfortune of having their rapier&#acute; blades cropped at the tip at the city gate to comply. One example of these statues is from an English Royal Proclamation on March 17, 1557. The French adopted the phrase &#acute;Ã

Nation : Dutch
Local Price : Price on request

ELEGANT CHISELED AND EMBOSSED DUTCH CAVALRY SWORD CIRCA 1650. Description: Constructed with a broad engraved blade, chiseled hilt depicting mounted cavalry battle scenes, and superb guard finials in the form of figures. Period correct grips with Turk’s heads. Total length: 40 1/2″. Discussion: The shorter sword was the evolution of the longer and heavier rapier of the Renaissance. It was said to have been introduced in the second quarter of the 1600s and evolved over the next 100-plus years. Conclusion: Nothing says chivalry like a sword. In my opinion, chiseling is the most impressive decoration on arms and armor. The problem is swords that are chiseled are very expensive and seldom are found in the collectors market. Even though this sword may be slightly later than the period many collectors collect, it’s still an excellent addition to any collection, and you get a lot of value for your money. Contact Me To Get The Latest Lowest Price Possible From The Owner*

Nation : British
Local Price : Price on request

EXCEPTIONAL AND IMPORTANT DECORATED TWO-HAND SWORD CIRCA 1550 MUSEUM QUALITY. Description:Â Masterfully chiseled hilt.Â Â Featuring the Virgin and Child Jesus on the pommel with St Joseph and numerous apostles, including: St Paul. St Peter, St Andrew, St Mark throughoutÂ the hilt.Â The hilt is constructed with swelling tips ending in circular quillon tips, two quillon rings swelling at the center, a reverse conical pommel,Â a thick, straight two-sided blade with a strong taper at the tip, a false edge extending about two-thirds the length of the blade, a deep fuller, original or working-life leather grip,Â and a makers mark at theÂ rectangularÂ ricassoÂ and a Passau wolf on each side of the blade. Approximate length:Â 48.35 inches. Conclusion:Â This war sword masterpiece is in superb, 100% original condition. Collectors love two-hand fighting swords like this one; they are rare¦ big¦ elegant¦. easy to display, and ¦ make a powerful statement. This sword is as beautiful as any processional sword; however, itÂ was conceived as a weapon of war for a noble or person of great wealth.Â It&#acute;s a great addition to any major collection or museum. The owner priced it to sell quickly. This is a rareÂ opportunity to own an important piece of Medieval/RenaissanceÂ military history.Â ACT NOW-Â Swords like this seldom are available in the collectors market!!!*

Nation : Dutch
Local Price : Price on request

DECORATED OFFICERS GRADE SWEDISH/DUTCH BROADSWORD CIRCA 1620: . Description:Â Constructed with a decorated etched heart-shaped pommel, the asymmetricalÂ punched guard plates are original, original wood/wire grip with Turk’s heads, a knuckle guard decorated en suite with the pommel but with a dragon head meeting at the pommel, a spherical tip on a short quillon, tapering blade with short thin double fillers with inscriptions as pictured below.Â Length:Â 39 inches.Â Â Condition:Â Very good. Conclusion:Â This is an impressive sword in its original condition. An officer-grade sword like this decorated, inscribed and in its original condition is getting harder and harder to find in the collectors market.Â The owner says to sell it, and it’s priced to sell today.Â ACT-NOW this one should sell quickly!!!*

Nation : Italian
Local Price : Price on request

RARE VENETIAN CIRCA 1450 TYPE XIII BASTARD SWORD FOR SALE:. Description:Â Wide slightly tapering blade with triple fuller, center fuller extending slightly longer than two parallel fullers, three inlays on both sides of blade, slightly tapering horizontal guard with large circular quillion ends, tang with three makers or talismanic marks , J pommel with trimmed corners, peen on the apex of the pommel. A unique opportunity to own a rare piece of European military history. Â Publication:Â The Collector&#acute;s Course On Medieval Arms and Armor, page 361 fig 2. Priced to sell today!!!* Contact Me To Get The Latest Lowest Price Possible From The Owner*

Nation : British
Local Price : Price on request

RARE MASSIVE SWISS BASILARD SWORD CIRCA 1450 WITH ORIGINAL GRIPS:. Description:Â Constructed with a stout flattened lozenge section blade with two short fullers side by side, edges on both sides tapering to a point, and holes for rivets on a metal T-shaped hilt with its original wooden grip.Â Condition:Â Very good.Â Â Length: 35 inches. Discussion:Â Basilard is a French or Latin term identifying a dagger with a hilt shaped like a capital I (or,a capital T, see page 318 in my book) developed during the 1300s. Basilards can be found in contemporary literature, books, poems, paintings, effigies, brasses, and other period representations. After circa 1350, the basilard became a favorite of civilians and peasants in England. The basilard was probably the most used dagger circa 1350 in Western and Central Europe. The basilard was believed to have originated in South Germany or North Italy in the late 1200s; this appears in many older publications. However, a discovery at the Datini archives in Prato, Italy, dated 1375 by Claude Blair of the Victorian and Albert Museum, indicates the dagger&#acute;s origin is Basel, Switzerland, hence the name Basilard. Basilards varied in length from 12-inch daggers to swords over 36 inches. The masses used the basilard, from peasants to the knightly class. The basilard was part of mainstream Medieval Europe. A few basilards have survived that were made for the megawealthy. Basilard sheaths are rare. Their sheaths consisted of a metal throat, chape, and middle band. Because leather is organic, few leather sheaths have survived. The sheath was worn in various ways: 1) On the right side, hanging from the belt, sword belt, or sword hanger. 2) Hanging in the front from the sword belt. 3) Seldom carried on the lower back. The basilard finally evolved into the Swiss (Holbein) dagger in the late 1490s. Some refer to the original variant as the Swiss basilard (see page 320 in my book). Comparables:Â A.) The Royal Collection, England, item #IX 3482. B.)Â Schweizerisches Landesmuseum , taf.3 #7. Provenance: From the collection of Gottlob Herbert Bidermann Stuttgart/Aach Germany. Herr Bidermann was one of Europe&#acute;s largest collectors of Arms and Armor. He wrote several books on the subject of Medieval and Renaissance Arms and Armor and was appointed court expert on Medieval/ Renaissance Arms and Armor by the German Government (Ã–ffentlich bestellter und vereidigter Sachverständiger für Historische Waffen). Conclusion:Â Although not the most elegant of Medieval swords certainly one of the rarest and highly prized by collectors. It is priced to sell for under $4K, a lot less than you expect!!!*

Nation : Italian
Local Price : Price on request

RARE VENETIAN SHELL AND KNUCKLE GUARD BROAD SWORD CIRCA 1620: . 1548) RARE VENETIAN SHELL AND KNUCKLE GUARD BROAD SWORDÂ CIRCA 1620:Â Discussion:Â A rare and elegant example of a unique typology of Venetian broadsword that is highly collectible. Priced to sell quickly at under $3K!!!* Constructed: with a long, slightly curving single-edged blade with a long, double-edged point, the fuller at the top runningÂ concurrently with the false edge about two-thirds the length of the blade, steel hilt with downward turned octagonal quillons, a knuckle guardÂ en-suite to the quillons, a shell guard with incised decoration,Â beautiful, circular pommel. Original wood grip with Turks Heads, style Z steel pommel (found on some Schiavonas).Â Length: 37 inches. Conclusion: A rare and elegant example of a unique typology of Venetian broadsword that is highly collectible. Very well-balanced and in very good condition. It’s a great addition to any collection, especially since it is priced to sell quickly at under $3K!!!*

Nation : German
Local Price : Price on request

RARE TWO-HAND DECORATED GERMAN FIGHTING SWORD CIRCA 1500:. Description:Â Â Its construction consists of a two-sided blade of flattened hexagonal shape,Â a Passau wolf,Â and a cross and orbÂ inlaid on the blade. three deep central fullers originate at the quillon block andÂ extend about a third of the lengthÂ of the blade. Quillon block in chevron shape with three hash lines, an Oakeshott conical pommel Style T with zig-zag linear decoration, a large original wooden grip of two-stage &156;hock bottle&157; form, an octagonal shaped guard with tips swelling in conical form and decorated en suite with the pommel.Â TotalÂ length:Â 54.5 inches. Conclusion:Â This war sword is in good condition; however, the blade was stored in its sheath for several generations, and the blade has suffered slightly. However, it’s almost not noticeable because of the brute power that this sword displays from its size and superb construction.Â Collectors love two-hand swords like this one; they are big, elegant, easy to display, and make a powerful statement. This sword is as beautiful as any processional sword however was conceived as a weapon of war. It’s a great addition to any collection or museum. The owner priced it to sell quickly. This is a rareÂ opportunity to own a piece ofÂ medieval/RenaissanceÂ military history. ACT NOW!!!*

Nation : Hungarian
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RARE HUNGARIAN WAR SABER CIRCA 1500 WITH ORIGINAL WOODEN GRIP:. 1605) RARE HUNGARIAN WAR SABER CIRCA 1500 WITH ORIGINAL WOODEN GRIP: An exotic and esoterical sword that attracts the eye and the imagination. Very good condition for having been buried in a Hungarian bog for over 500 years. For such a rarity, this “grosses kriegsmesser”Â is very reasonably priced for an immediate sale! Discussion:Â In German, grosses kriegsmesser translates to &156;large/great war knife.&157; This uniquely distinguishable type of sword was popular in Hungary and had a strong following in Germany, where, in the 15th and 16th centuries, it was adopted for warfare. They are somewhat rare, and most examples are ground finds (see page 288, items 12 and 13 in my book). Emperor Maximilian I was very fond of kriegsmessers and owned three on display at the Hofjagd und Rustkammer (#A123, #A145, #A173). The grosses kriegsmesser is a single-edged sword, usually with a strong curvature on the blade, which qualifies it as a saber. The &156;saber&157; is believed to have been introduced to Eastern and Central Europe by Central Asian nomadic invaders as early as the 6th century (see page 267 in my book). Some kriegsmessers have a hook or bird&#acute;s beak pommel, others have no pommel at all, and some have a pommel built into the tang. The kriegsmesser is believed to have been exported to Western Europe from the Hungarian Bohemian region or current-day Hungary.Â Â In the woodcut Triumph of Maximilian (see page 408 in my book), there are five soldiers with kriegsmessers and shields. Maximilian referred to these troops as Gefecht or Fenders. Provenance:Â -Found in a Hungarian bog. Â -An old Hungarian collection. Â -Andrew Garcia collection. Conclusion:Â This is a rare typology of sword. It&#acute;s in good condition #2 for a ground find. The fact it still has its original wooden grip is quite remarkable. This is a sword for the hard-core, enthusiastic collector who is more into a war weapon as opposed to a parade piece. Very reasonably priced atÂ underÂ $3.5K for a quick sale !!!*

Nation : Spanish
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BLACK, GILDED AND DECORATED ITALIAN RAPIER CIRCA 1580 WITH MAKERS MARK:. Description:Â Under the Norman classification, this is a hilt 57.Â Constructed with aÂ fuller about a third the lengthÂ of aÂ strong diamond-sectionÂ blade thatÂ tapersÂ to a very sharp point,Â aÂ rectangular outlinedÂ ricasso stamped with aÂ makers markÂ in the lower bottom center, a chevron shape at the quillon block,Â a typeÂ 32 pommel with aÂ buttonÂ at the finial.Â The hilt with a black finish was probably refreshed and decorated with gilded half-spheres; the fuller decorated en suite with gilded half sphere,Â replacedÂ grip with Turk&#acute;s heads.Â Two repairs to the counter guard, rapiers like this were used for fighting, not ballet.Â Â Â Length: 44.5Â inches. Discussion:Â Military rapiers were longer and usually of strongerÂ blade manufacture than your average civilian rapier.Â Military rapiersÂ were also exemptÂ fromÂ lengthÂ restrictions.Â Because fencing is more of a thrusting art, it became commonplace throughout Europe to have as long a blade as possible to obtain an advantage. This extravagance in length reached the point that municipalities passed statutes regarding the allowable lengths of blades. Those in violation had the misfortune of having their rapier blade cropped at the tip at the city gate to comply. One example of these statues is from an English Royal Proclamation on March 17, 1557. The earliest illustration of this sword type is in a 1588 portrait of John Shirley, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art (#51.194.2). It is also illustrated in a portrait of Luccio Foppa circa 1585 by Giovani Antonio Figino. Â In a day and age lacking appropriate policing, the private citizen was forced to protect himself from society&#acute; criminal dregs. The weapon of choice was the rapier from the middle of the 16th to the end of the 17th century. The rapier is a simple but highly effective sword against the non-armored. The rapier was primarily a thrusting weapon that could inflict serious injury to an adversary&#acute; vital organs with minimal effort. It was also an exceptional slashing and cutting weapon; however, the slash was not as lethal as the thrust. The slash was used more as a feint to set up a finishing thrust. The slash was also a dire warning to a would-be assailant of the horrors to quickly follow if he chose not to acquiesce. The rapier is almost undeniably of Spanish origin and is probably Spain&#acute;sÂ most significant contribution to the Renaissance arms race. A highly expensive, ornate rapier was the equivalent of a person in our day and age making a fashion or opulence statement by wearing very expensive jewelry, such as a Rolex or Audemars Piguet watch. Â The French adopted the phrase &#acute;espee rapiere&#acute;Â by 1475, which later was shortened to simply &#acute;rapiere. The English in 1505 spelled it &#acute;rappyer. The Giles Duwes English/ French dictionary of 1532/3 adopted the rapiers definition as &#acute;”Spannyshe sworde”. By 1550, the term rapier had been adopted to describe a slender, sharply pointed sword designed for thrusting, cutting, and slashing attacks. The rapier now consisted of a hilt protected by a handguard. Comparables:Â Similar examplesÂ of type 57’sÂ can be found in: “ The Musee de l Armee in Paris (Cat no. 1379). “ The Wallace Collection (Cat no. 621). Provenance:Â From a private collectorÂ in AustriaÂ who seldom, if ever, sells his best !!!* Conclusion:Â This is an elegant sword with a fighting past. I like the decoration and the condition. This rapier is very reasonably priced atÂ underÂ $4K.Â This is a rare opportunity. Act now so that you won&#acute;t be disappointed!!!* All my items come with the following: “Free shipping. “10-day review period. “Certificate of Authenticity. “Â Free autographed copy of my book if you do not have one. “Â In the event of an international shipment, we will help assign the lowest correct Customs tariff so you pay the least as low as 5% or even nothing. I believe you will be very pleased.

Nation : British
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EXCEPTIONALY RARE NORMAN TYPE 41 SWORD WITH ORIGINAL GRIP CIRCA 1560: . Description:Â Constructed with a tapering blade with a medial ridge, wheel-shaped pommel with square finial, what appears to be an original or working life leather grip, expanding at the ends rectangular guard with curvatures at the tip and facing in opposite directions, quillon block in a chevron shape with two gutters on each side, Â knuckle guard extending to the pommel, two finger guards and a ring guard. Condition very good, perhaps slightly over cleaned.Â Dimensions:Â total length 41 inches, blade 35 inches. Comparables: -Metropolitan Museum of Art, accession # 14.25.1169 (pl 7). -The State Hermitage Museum St. Petersburg, Z.O. # 1950. – An exceptionally ornate example signed by Damianus de nerve is preserved in The Waffensammlung in Vienna Inv. #A586. Conclusion:Â For the collector who wants the rare of the rare, here it is. This sword has a very elegant design. It’s the only one of this typology I have had in 35 years. ACT NOW, or you could be very disappointed. I have no idea if I will ever have another. I believe you will be very¦.very¦. pleased. All my items come with the following: “Free shipping. “10-day review period. “Certificate of Authenticity. “Â Free autographed copy of my book if you do not have one.

Nation : German
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SUPERBLY CONSTRUCTED ELEGANT GILDED GERMAN RAPIER CIRCA 1540. Description:Â As previously stated under the Norman typology, the sword under discussion has a Hilt 50 with an inner guard 9, a spherical octagonal pommel type 15,Â straight swelling quadrilateral quillions tips,Â a short rectangular ricasso where the fuller originates and extends almost to the tip on both sides, the blade of a stiff diamond-section tapering to a point. Hilt-gilded, original wood grip core. Condition #2. Â Length:Â approximately 43.4 inches. Comparables: –Wallace Collection Cat. No. A576. –The Odescalchi Collection, Rome Inv. # 426. –Musee de l Armee paris Inv # p.O. 1904 Provenance:Â From a private European collection. Conclusion:Â An elegant rapier whichÂ sadly has some pitting. The good news is that theÂ slight pitting makes it very affordable. If this sword were in mint condition, it would sell for five times its asking price! Even worse would be captive in a museum long ago and now not available in the collectors market at an affordable price. Â In summary:Â A very reasonably priced sword that has a lot of value for the money. If you ever wanted an early world-class rapier but don&#acute;t have a massive bank account, I urge you toÂ ACT NOWÂ and strike whileÂ theÂ iron is hot.Â Even if you do not collect rapiers, it&#acute;s always good to have one in a collection because they were such an important part of Renaissance Europe. Priced to sell very quickly atÂ underÂ $4,000!!!*

Nation : Spanish
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A FINE MASSIVE GERMAN MILITARY RAPIER, CIRCA 1600. Description:Â An example of this typology of a sword can be found in the painting of Christian the IV of Denmark in 1603 before receiving the Order of the Garter. Another is a painting by Juan Pantoja de la Cruz of Diego VillamayorÂ dated 1605. Under the Norman classification, this is a hilt 58.Â Constructed with a strong diamond-section tapering blade to a very sharp point, a short fuller originating at its rectangular ricasso, a chevron shape at the quillon block,Â an expanding tubular tip at the quillons and end of the knuckle guard where it meets the type 14 spherical pommel. Original twisting wood grip with original leather covering ( slightly worn).Â Â Length:48.50Â inches.Â Condition:Â very good. Discussion:Â Military rapiers were longer and usually of strongerÂ blade manufacture than your average civilian rapier.Â Military rapiersÂ were also exemptÂ fromÂ lengthÂ restrictions.Â Because fencing is more of a thrusting art, it became commonplace throughout Europe to have as long a blade as possible to obtain an advantage. This extravagance in length reached the point that municipalities passed statutes regarding the allowable lengths of blades. Those in violation had the misfortune of having their rapier blade cropped at the tip at the city gate to comply. One example of these statues is from an English Royal Proclamation on March 17, 1557. The earliest illustration of this sword type is in a 1588 portrait of John Shirley, currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art (#51.194.2). It is also illustrated in a portrait of Luccio Foppa circa 1585 by Giovani Antonio Figino. Â In a day and age lacking appropriate policing, the private citizen was forced to protect himself from society&#acute; criminal dregs. The weapon of choice was the rapier from the middle of the 16th to the end of the 17th century. The rapier is a simple but highly effective sword against the non-armored. The rapier was primarily a thrusting weapon that could inflict serious injury to an adversary&#acute; vital organs with minimal effort. It was also an exceptional slashing and cutting weapon; however, the slash was not as lethal as the thrust. The slash was used more as a feint to set up a finishing thrust. The slash was also a dire warning to a would-be assailant of the horrors to quickly follow if he chose not to acquiesce. The rapier is almost undeniably of Spanish origin and is probably Spain&#acute;s most significant contribution to the Renaissance arms race. A highly expensive, ornate rapier was the equivalent of a person in our day and age making a fashion or opulence statement by wearing very expensive jewelry, such as a Rolex or Audemars Piguet watch.Â The French adopted the phrase &#acute;espee rapiere&#acute;Â by 1475, which later was shortened to simply &#acute;rapiere. The English in 1505 spelled it &#acute;rappyer. The Giles Duwes English/ French dictionary of 1532/3 adopted the rapiers definition as &#acute;Spannyshe sworde. By 1550, the term rapier had been adopted to describe a slender, sharply pointed sword designed for thrusting, cutting, and slashing attacks. The rapier now consisted of a hilt protected by a handguard. Comparables: include from such notable institutions as: “ A Odescalchi CollectionÂ inv # 223. “ Wallace Collection cat # A589. “ Zurich LandsmuseumÂ Inv. No. AG2476 Provenance:Â From a private world-class rapier collector who seldom, if ever, sells his best. Conclusion:Â Military-class rapiers like this one seldom make it to the collectors’ market. This is a fighting sword, not a rapier worn by some fat, wealthy person who had bodyguards and never personally engaged in mortal combat in his life. This is a rare opportunity.Â ACT-NOW!Â I promise you won&#acute;t be disappointed with the rapier or the priceÂ underÂ $3,5K.!!!* All my items come with the following: “Free shipping. “10-day review period. “Certificate of Authenticity. “Â Free autographed copy of my book if you do not have one. “Â In the event of an international shipment, we will help assign the lowest correct Customs tariff so you pay the least as low as 5% or even nothing. I believe you will be very pleased. ACT-NOW!!!*