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Photos from Nathan Robinson's Collection: (Click to enlarge)

Del Tin Dussack ("Sinclair Saber")

Europe — 17th Century

Single-edged curved blade with clipped point and three fullers; satin munitions-grade fittings; smoothly faceted pommel; black leather grip over cording; compound hilt with finger ring, knucklebow, counter guard, and pierced plate with a cross and circular cutouts; each recurved quillion ends in a decorative spatulated shape.

Overall length: 30"
Weight: 2.8 pounds
Width of guard: 9.5"
Blade: 24.25" long; 1.625" at base
Fullers: 15.75" long
Grip and pommel: 5.25"
Point of Balance (PoB): 4.5" from guard

Has a simple black leather scabbard.

Maker: Del Tin Armi Antiche of Italy

Inspired by many historic originals,
such as the one shown here.
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