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Kolombotavich Freebooter Rapier

16th Century Italy

This brass-hilted rapier has a severely pointed blade with double fullers and a 1.5" long ricasso. The guard is a simple design of flattened bars, forming a frontally symmetrical hilt with quillions facing opposing directions and ending in spade-like finials. Complete with a ball-shaped pommel and brass wire bound grip.

Overall length: 45"
Weight: 2.4 pounds
Width of guard: 7.5"
Blade: 37" long below finger rings; 1" wide tapering to .375"
Fullers: 2 @ 18" long
Grip and pommel: 5.5"
Point of Balance (PoB): 3.5" from guard
Center of Percussion (CoP): ~22" from guard

Has black leather scabbard and companion parrying dagger.

Maker: Oscar Kolombotavich









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