1630-1640 Scottish Infantry Basket Hilted Backsword, sold

In very good condition for its age, an exceptionally rare 1630-1640 Scottish infantry basket hilt backsword, blade marked Andria Farara.

An exceptionally rare "McAllister" type hilted Scottish backsword, circa 1630-1640. The typical period multi-fullered blade with feint remnants of the markings "Andria Farara" (or possibly one of the spelling variations thereof).

The34 inch blade is very aged yet still exceptionally strong and in very good shape for its age. The blade is firm in the hilt, the hilt with some period damage, as should be expected. The leather grip is a later replacement, the twisted grip wire bindings may be original (replaced after regripping).

In any event, try and find another and then you will know that our price represents a very good investment opportunity indeed, not to mention the chance of owning and holding such a rare old backsword. Further / full sized images available upon request. Please quote item reference F27 (T18).