17thC relic Rapier saved?

Matchlock · 11th June 2010, 02:05 PM

Sorry, Fernando, for keeping my Bavarian nickname secret for so long!

Best,
Michl

Matchlock · 11th June 2010, 02:14 PM

After discussing Gene's Pappenheimer with my sword collecting friend I must ask whether the blade is one edged. If that is so, and telling by the hilt, it seems that ca. 1645 (late Thirty Years War) would be a more accurate date.

Best,
Michael

katana · 11th June 2010, 02:29 PM

Great thread Gentlemen

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Nice one Gene.....I love 'relic' pieces.....

Have you decided to what extent, you are going to clean this ? I would certainly consider (if it was mine) making a wooden handle (in 2 halves) and fixing with a wire wrap. No adhesive....so that the handle is not permanently fixed and could be removed without damage to the tang.

All the best
David

Oh by the way, hows your 'other' aquisition doing.....( the two legged, two armed type .... I mean

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fernando · 11th June 2010, 02:33 PM

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Originally Posted by katana

...Oh by the way, hows your 'other' aquisition doing.....( the two legged, two armed type .... I mean

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katana · 11th June 2010, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by fernando

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Hi 'Nando

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I still remember when I was a 'new' father.....my 'acquistions' needed constant cleaning.....surprised they never rusted with all the 'moisture' they produced (and 'stored' in their nappies ) ....and as I recall the only state of 'preservation' required was my own 'sanity' after all the late night ...and very early morning feeding and nappy changes

Regards David

fernando · 11th June 2010, 05:00 PM

David, young lad

Your'e lucky that, in your time, nappies were already disposable, wehereas in mine, they had to be washed

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Best
Fernando

11th June 2010, 02:14 PM	#2
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Slight correction of dating After discussing Gene's Pappenheimer with my sword collecting friend I must ask whether the blade is one edged. If that is so, and telling by the hilt, it seems that ca. 1645 (late Thirty Years War) would be a more accurate date. Best, Michael

11th June 2010, 02:05 PM	#1
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Sorry, Fernando, for keeping my Bavarian nickname secret for so long! Best, Michl

11th June 2010, 02:29 PM	#3
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Great thread Gentlemen . Nice one Gene.....I love 'relic' pieces..... Have you decided to what extent, you are going to clean this ? I would certainly consider (if it was mine) making a wooden handle (in 2 halves) and fixing with a wire wrap. No adhesive....so that the handle is not permanently fixed and could be removed without damage to the tang. All the best David Oh by the way, hows your 'other' aquisition doing.....( the two legged, two armed type .... I mean )

11th June 2010, 05:00 PM	#6
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	David, young lad Your'e lucky that, in your time, nappies were already disposable, wehereas in mine, they had to be washed . Best Fernando