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|  30th October 2010, 08:00 PM | #1 | 
| (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal 
					Posts: 9,694
				 |  Rapier for coments 
			
			Would you agree this is a XVII century "Milanese fencing school" rapier? The estoc blade has a diamond cross section and measures 107 centimetres (over 42") not counting the ricasso; with a width at forte of about 13 mm (1/2") and a thickness of 7 mm ( less than 5/16"). Single deep fuller in 1/5 of its length and point of balance 5 cms (2") from the guard. Do i see a Pappenheimer touch in the guard little basket ... married with a swept hilt (lace) concept ? But what do i know ? I am not even at home to check on Norman's, to try and classify the pommel; a sturdy one, by the way! Any coments on tis piece, Gentlemen? . | 
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