A RARE RAPIER COMBINED WITH LINSTOCK

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Italy

dating

circa 1600

dimensions

length 123 cm.

conditions

good

Straight, double-edged blade of lenticular section, slightly grooved at the forte, outlined ricasso; iron hilt, quillon-block, trigger guard, quillon and guard all decorated with deep grooves, tapering grip, forked pommel with jaws, which can be used to light a match up or support an arquebus. Very scarce.

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