Scottish Broadsword

[MacMillan of Rathdown]

I agree with Jim-- non-functional pistols are really only clubs shaped like guns... as expensive as they are, a real steel pistol is not only cool to shoot, if you save up and buy an antique pistol, they are a hell of an investment. Generally speaking antique arms keep well ahead of the annual rate of inflation. Not that wives are terribly sympathetic to this line of arguement.

[Bugbear]

Most of my neighbors invest in canned food along with those types of things, te he. I think you can insure the items you are talking about unlike some of the investments in rare coins and so on which is a big plus.

I agree with Jim-- non-functional pistols are really only clubs shaped like guns... as expensive as they are, a real steel pistol is not only cool to shoot, if you save up and buy an antique pistol, they are a hell of an investment. Generally speaking antique arms keep well ahead of the annual rate of inflation. Not that wives are terribly sympathetic to this line of arguement.

[puffer]

I agree with Jim-- non-functional pistols are really only clubs shaped like guns... as expensive as they are, a real steel pistol is not only cool to shoot, if you save up and buy an antique pistol, they are a hell of an investment. Generally speaking antique arms keep well ahead of the annual rate of inflation. Not that wives are terribly sympathetic to this line of arguement.

I agree. I can not afford an antique, but do carry a Repo. & it is FUNCTIONAL.

You can order a "non-functional & have a Person who is familiar drill the touch hole.WARNINGThese guns are made in India & are not PROOFED. Use LIGHT loads ONLY.

IMHO, the best ones come from here

Puffer

[Woodsheal]

I second the recommendation of Armour Class is Glasgow. I own two of their baskethilts. This one:



And this one:



I've made two or three baldrics. They're fairly easy if you have the right leather and buckles available....

[Redshank]

If your looking for a modern reproduction, authentic in every detail of construction, and just as an original except newer, then I cannot recommend this chap highly enough.

http://www.castlekeep.co.uk/

Chris

[Jock Scot]

If your looking for a modern reproduction, authentic in every detail of construction, and just as an original except newer, then I cannot recommend this chap highly enough.

http://www.castlekeep.co.uk/

Chris

I second that.

[puffer]

I agree. I can not afford an antique, but do carry a Repo. & it is FUNCTIONAL.

You can order a "non-functional & have a Person who is familiar drill the touch hole.WARNINGThese guns are made in India & are not PROOFED. Use LIGHT loads ONLY.

IMHO, the best ones come from here

Puffer

IS THAT 2ND SWORD AN "EARLY BASKET HILT ???

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[puffer]

If yoyu are interested in reviewing the variouse sword makers & want some expert advise, then IMHO, hrere is were to go.


http://www.myarmoury.com/reviews.html
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[Woodsheal]

IS THAT 2ND SWORD AN "EARLY BASKET HILT ???

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It's their old "early" basket hilt, from about 12 years ago (actually more of an English dragoon style). Their current models are much nicer...!

[puffer]

It's their old "early" basket hilt, from about 12 years ago (actually more of an English dragoon style). Their current models are much nicer...!

Thanks

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