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17th Century Ring-Hilt Rapier (Possibly German) Guns International #: 100874134 Seller's Inventory #: 31438 Category: Edged Weapons Pre 1900 - Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: Joe Salter com Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter Member Since: 9/10/10 First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe Last Name: Salter State: New Hampshire Zip: 03031 Country: United States Phone: (603) 732-4000 Fax: (603) 732-4200 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 1199 Total Number of Listings: 20217 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. FREE SHIPPING FOR ORDERS OVER $500! We also have a 30 day Inspection Period and NOT a 3 day Inspection. Payment Types Accepted: We take all major credit cards with NO CREDIT CARD FEES! Also Check or Money order. About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material. We offer free Shipping for orders over $500. Description: This is a handsome and imposing weapon that measures 47 3/8" overall with a 38 1/2" straight, double-edged balde having narrow central fullers. This is a hybrid style that combines some of the design elements of the earlier swept-hilt rapier with the later cup-hilt version. The blade has an overall dark gray patina mottled with spots of dark freckling throughout along with a few small nicks along either edge. The blade transitions to an elongated pas d'ane flanked by symmetrical scallop shell guards and elaborate guard composed of two sets of five offset rings that sweep into a gracefully curved knucklebow, and “S" type swept quillons. The scallop shell guards are original, but are held in place by fairly modern slot-head screws. The grip has an intact, but slightly loose, braided wire wrap, and terminates in a bulbous pommel with exposed capstan rivet. The pommel is also slightly loose and rotates easily around the tang. There are no maker markings present on the blade, but it is very similar to period examples known to have been made in what is now Germany. Regardless, this is a very handsome rapier and would make a excellent weapon for display. SOLD Manufacturer: German Model: Sword

17th Century Ring-Hilt Rapier (Possibly German) Guns International #: 100874134 Seller's Inventory #: 31438 Category: Edged Weapons Pre 1900 - Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: Joe Salter com Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter Member Since: 9/10/10 First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe Last Name: Salter State: New Hampshire Zip: 03031 Country: United States Phone: (603) 732-4000 Fax: (603) 732-4200 Platinum Seller Number of Active Listings: 1199 Total Number of Listings: 20217 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. FREE SHIPPING FOR ORDERS OVER $500! We also have a 30 day Inspection Period and NOT a 3 day Inspection. Payment Types Accepted: We take all major credit cards with NO CREDIT CARD FEES! Also Check or Money order. About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material. We offer free Shipping for orders over $500. Description: This is a handsome and imposing weapon that measures 47 3/8" overall with a 38 1/2" straight, double-edged balde having narrow central fullers. This is a hybrid style that combines some of the design elements of the earlier swept-hilt rapier with the later cup-hilt version. The blade has an overall dark gray patina mottled with spots of dark freckling throughout along with a few small nicks along either edge. The blade transitions to an elongated pas d'ane flanked by symmetrical scallop shell guards and elaborate guard composed of two sets of five offset rings that sweep into a gracefully curved knucklebow, and “S" type swept quillons. The scallop shell guards are original, but are held in place by fairly modern slot-head screws. The grip has an intact, but slightly loose, braided wire wrap, and terminates in a bulbous pommel with exposed capstan rivet. The pommel is also slightly loose and rotates easily around the tang. There are no maker markings present on the blade, but it is very similar to period examples known to have been made in what is now Germany. Regardless, this is a very handsome rapier and would make a excellent weapon for display. SOLD Manufacturer: German Model: Sword