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Article about: Hello I believe I have a Spanish sword here, but I am not sure. I have taken several photos of the sword, and would like to know if anyone thinks it is real and authentic or a replica or rep

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    Hello
    I believe I have a Spanish sword here, but I am not sure. I have taken several photos of the sword, and would like to know if anyone thinks it is real and authentic or a replica or reproduction. I beleive it is authentic because on the handle there is discoleration on the spots that a person would hold a sword the discoleration is a result of the acid on the hands of of the sword handler. Also on the hilt there seems to be hammer marks where maybe the hilt was shaped by a hammer. That is just my opionion. I will really appreciate any responses.
    Thank-You
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    Last edited by camry; 04-29-2010 at 02:08 AM.

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    any marks or letters on the blade?

    I have a feeling that this is a repo...but I'm no pro...

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    the blade has a considerable amount of petina on it, but I think I was able to see small crown on the middle of the blade, the crown seemed like it was engraved.

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    I also think there may be some writing on the sword

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    I think the blade is unsharpened also.

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    If anyone needs any more pictures of the sword I can add them

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    Hi Camry, well no one else had really jumped on this so I'll give you my two cents worth. I don't know alot about authentic period swords, but I have bought my share of repros in Spain. I strongly suggest it is a repro. It's more of a rapier than a sword because of the hilt. The bottom side of the pommel shows that it is poorly cast, with uneven marks. The coat of arms is I believe a very generic French mark. Still looks cool.

    Take care,
    Jay

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    See the raised sections on the bottom "handle side" of the pommel in this picture. IMO you would never see that kind of poor quality in a period piece.
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    Quote by sitges1990 View Post
    Hi Camry, well no one else had really jumped on this so I'll give you my two cents worth. I don't know alot about authentic period swords, but I have bought my share of repros in Spain. I strongly suggest it is a repro. It's more of a rapier than a sword because of the hilt. The bottom side of the pommel shows that it is poorly cast, with uneven marks. The coat of arms is I believe a very generic French mark. Still looks cool.

    Take care,
    Jay
    Hey guy's
    defenetly a repro! And a recent one.
    Repro's have been made sinds the early 19 th century but thise one is 15 to 20 years old to me.
    It is indeed called " Rapier", however thise one shows some "fantasy's" in the true sence of a rapier.
    Sorry to decieve you.
    cheers
    Kris
    Always looking for Belgian Congo stuff!
    http://out-of-congo.eklablog.com/

    cheers
    |<ris

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