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Older French Cup-Hilt Fencing Sword

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:75.00 USD
Older French Cup-Hilt Fencing Sword
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Older French Cup-Hilt Fencing Sword, with triangular shaped 34-1/2'' blade, marked at ricasso area ''C.... an Klingenthal''. There is a round ball tip for safety on the end of the blade; guard is a round brass cup. Crossguard is a round steel bar with flared ends. Grip is grooved wood, covered in leather, and wrapped with a single twisted brass wire. Pommel is steel and shaped light a crown. OAL is 44-1/2''. Condition is good, the blade having an even gray patina. The cup hilt has a hairline crack and a dark patina. Grip leather shows some scuffing, with all the wire wrapping tight and intact. Pommel has been lightly cleaned. Est.: $150-$250.