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Code: SR1837
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Featuring two large nearly symmetrical side rings, each filled with a pierced plate; fluted
quillon block with pas d’ane and quillons with fluted acorn-shaped finials. Elongated fluted
ovoid pommel with small button; grip with later twisted iron wire wrap finished with Turks
heads top and bottom. Unmarked hollow-ground triangular-section 32 1/4" blade. Metal
cleaned and light pitting on blade. Overall length 39 ½". Well-balanced early rapier at a
bargain price!