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Matchlock · 5th April 2009, 05:07 PM

Kisak,

I should like to comment on a few pieces.

1. The Katzbalger:

This is a composite piece; the pommel and quillons are orginal, in the Italian fashion, 1530's; the bone grip and the blade are later replacements.

Michael

5th April 2009, 05:07 PM	#14
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Kisak, I should like to comment on a few pieces. 1. The Katzbalger: This is a composite piece; the pommel and quillons are orginal, in the Italian fashion, 1530's; the bone grip and the blade are later replacements. Michael Attached Images