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Matchlock · 25th March 2009, 05:37 PM

Now that the auction is over I can post this fine piece which a friend of mine acquired for his collection with a little help from myself.

The catalog description called it 'composite' but we think that the blade and hilt are contemporary. Also we do not think that the grip ever had a wire binding as no traces of it can be seen on the leather.

Michael

25th March 2009, 05:37 PM	#64
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	An Important Landsknecht Katzbalger Saber, Southern Germany, ca. 1545 Now that the auction is over I can post this fine piece which a friend of mine acquired for his collection with a little help from myself. The catalog description called it 'composite' but we think that the blade and hilt are contemporary. Also we do not think that the grip ever had a wire binding as no traces of it can be seen on the leather. Michael Attached Images