Weapons
Introducing the weapons from the period of time of the San Miguel Arc Angel - 1660
“Flintlock” pistols were so called because the lock uses a flint to strike sparks into the priming pan when the trigger is pulled. A small amount of gunpowder in this pan is ignited, which in turn ignites the main gunpowder charge in the barrel, firing the lead ball. Both the main charge and the ball were loaded from the front, or muzzle, of the barrel, after which the priming charge was poured into the pan – all very time consuming! Often the priming charge would burn but fail to ignite the main charge – whence the expression “flash in the pan”! The original of this particular flintlock pistol was made in England at the end of the 17th century. This non-firing version is accurately detailed - a great costume or conversation piece
Item# 1218G
$ 75.
KEY FEATURES:
1.Non-fireable
2.Functional lock mechanism
3.Authentic detailing
MEASUREMENTS:
1.BARREL LENGTH: 8 3/4”
2.OVERALL LENGTH: 14 1/2”
3.WEIGHT: 1lb 1oz
In the heyday of the pirate trade, pitched battles at sea between armed sailing ships were common. Specialized weapons were developed for such melees, one of them being the Cutlass Pistol. This weapon allowed a close-quarters shot (accuracy was limited at best!) and then provided a very useful tool for shipboard fighting - the cutlass. This short-bladed sword was at home among the rigging and cluttered decks of a sailing ship, where a longer sword was at a disadvantage. This non-firing non-sharpened version makes a great conversation piece.
KEY FEATURES:1.Non-fireable
2.Functional lock mechanism
3.Authentic detailing
Item# 1171
$ 125.
MEASUREMENTS:
BLADE LENGTH: 19”
HANDLE LENGTH: 6”
BARREL LENGTH: 6 3/8”
OVERALL LENGTH: 25”
WEIGHT: 2lb 9oz
WEIGHT IN BOX: 3lb 4oz
BOX HEIGHT: 29”
BOX WIDTH: 3 1/2”
Rapiers trace their origins to early 17th century Europe, where swordplay with the Rapier was considered an essential part of a gentleman's education and was often used in resolving gentlemanly disagreements. The Cup-Hilt version was developed in Spain, which is where this piece by Armaduras Medievales originates. Gladius’ Renaissance-style swords have functional 440C stainless steel blades, which are fully tempered, but they are primarily intended for use as collectibles and decorator pieces, generally with eye-catching detailing.
KEY FEATURES:1.Stainless steel blade
2.Authentic detailing
3.Bronze-finish hilt
Item# 3273-AM
$ 175
MEASUREMENTS:
1.BLADE LENGTH: 33 3/4”
2.HANDLE LENGTH: 8 3/4”
3.OVERALL LENGTH: 42 1/2”
4.WEIGHT: 1lb 14oz
5.BOX HEIGHT: 46”
6.BOX WIDTH: 13”