Musketeer Rapier

CIRCA 1590.

The musket, though the prime weapon of the French Musketeer, was a cumbersome firearm, both to load and fire, so a good rapier was a necessary second weapon.

The basket of this rapier's hilt is ambidextrous and a very effective mix of both the cup-hilt and swept-hilt style. The grip is wood wrapped with twisted wire and the parts of the hilt are plated with gleaming nickel silver.

Details:
Total length: 46"
Blade size: 37 1/2" long, 1" wide.
Weight: 2 lbs. 8 oz.