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Dmitry · 17th June 2013, 07:12 PM

I have recently purchased this nice rapier with a swept-hilt, which I'd date to the tail-end of the 16th - very early 17th c. Being that the hilt is of rather simple, sturdy, un-embellished architecture, I am thinking there maybe others out there. Straight-forward weapons like this were used by a nobleman's entourage, but not by a nobleman himself, due to the lack of decorations on the hilt. Perhaps a servant's or body-guard's weapon, or a dueling sword.
Blade is 104 cm. long, marked Sahagum on both sides, and was probably of Solingen manufacture. Rapier is a little bit on the heavy side, weighing in at 2.5 lbs., but not too heavy. It feels just right, and is nicely-balanced.

17th June 2013, 07:12 PM	#1
Dmitry Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 607	Looking for a rapier identical to this one. I have recently purchased this nice rapier with a swept-hilt, which I'd date to the tail-end of the 16th - very early 17th c. Being that the hilt is of rather simple, sturdy, un-embellished architecture, I am thinking there maybe others out there. Straight-forward weapons like this were used by a nobleman's entourage, but not by a nobleman himself, due to the lack of decorations on the hilt. Perhaps a servant's or body-guard's weapon, or a dueling sword. Blade is 104 cm. long, marked Sahagum on both sides, and was probably of Solingen manufacture. Rapier is a little bit on the heavy side, weighing in at 2.5 lbs., but not too heavy. It feels just right, and is nicely-balanced. Attached Images