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#341367 01/16/2019 10:51 PM
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Guy's a have searched Hi and low for this sword for 25 years. Finally popped up in FL.
Enjoy!
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All I can say is WOW. Was this a one off piece? It looks virtually all hand carved as opposed to a few added hand accents to augment a casting.


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Paul, ... Fantastic !

I don't collect swords or know much about them but that one makes me jealous.

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I always thought that was a unicorn and none were produced but there it is in all of its glory. Congrats on the find.

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So not a one off but very rare. !st I've ever seen in the flesh. thanks for the kind comments

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And in very nice condition.

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WOW! Congratulations! I have the plain model without the fancy D guard and have been searching for it's mate also.

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Thanx for the great pics! It's a masterpiece...............................


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