Hola Jim,
Thanks for giving me an excuse to visit Borders, drink a couple lattes, and browse the 'zines...!
: )
Best
Manolo
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Originally Posted by Jim McDougall
Hi Manolo,
I didnt notice that blade was shorter, but this is clearly a dress sword. The black leather scabbard would seem to support that and I think your special order suggestion is well placed.
I just opened the current "Man at Arms" magazine and in an unrelated article noted Horstmann's cast hilts. Perhaps special orders were indeed cast.
All best
Jim
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