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501227 17th Century Italian Rapier
Circa 17th CenturyThis is a beautifully executed rapier with a very complex hilt and faceted pommel. The grip is hand-wound with silver plated wire with woven wire rings top and bottom. The hand-forged, high carbon steel, fully tempered blade features a wide fuller to lighten and strengthen it for thrusting and the heavy ricasso provides extra strength to the main stress area. Top-quality, genuine leather scabbard with deeply engraved floral pattern on the throat and tip. This type of sword was deadly effective as a dueling weapon. Made by Windlass Steelcrafts.
