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Museum Replicas Scottish Backsword

Scotland — Circa 1600-1650

This sword has a single-edged backsword blade with twin fullers near the spine. The guard consists of two side rings and a recurved crossguard finished off by spatulated and decorative ends. The grip is leather covered wood with three raised ridges to enhance gripping ability. The pommel, a graceful apple shape, finishes off the sword hilt.

Has a black leather scabbard with steel fittings.

See our hands-on review for more information on this sword.

Overall length: 39"
Weight: 2.25 pounds
Width of guard: 9"
Width of grip: 1.25" tapering to 1"
Blade: 33" long; 1.375" wide at guard
Fullers: 26" and 27" long
Grip and pommel: 5.625"
Point of Balance (PoB): 5.5" from guard
Center of Percussion (CoP): ~21.5" from guard

Maker: Museum Replicas Limited of Atlanta


Inspired by originals such as the one
illustrated in Scots Armies Of The English Civil Wars by Stuart Reid
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Photos from Nathan Robinson's Collection: (Click to enlarge)



This piece has been sold and is no longer in my collection.






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