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SCOTTISH BASKET HILT BACKSWORD.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
SCOTTISH BASKET HILT BACKSWORD.

Overall length: 38 1/2". Blade length: 32 3/8". An early example that has probably been worked on numerous times during its useful life. Plain blade w/ single wide fuller. Iron classic Royal Highland Regiment basket hilt. Mushroom type pommel. Leather washer grip. Grip is not original to the sword but it likely a very early replacement. No scabbard. CONDITION: blade has a dark brown oxidized patina as do the guard & pommel. Grip shows moderate wear. (02-16673-2/BF). $1,000-1,500.