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Exploring Antique Technologies: Shaped in Steel – Dissecting the Technology Behind your Edged Weapons

Posted on by Nick Boschetto
The Roman gladius was a short (two feet), sharply-pointed, double-edged sword and its design had evolved over the centuries to be the ideal weapon for the legions of the Roman Empire. It was forged from high-grade steel and was primarily suited for the Roman fighting style, where shield usage was heavy and swords were called upon to thrust and stab through the shield wall. In their book From Sumer to Rome: the Military Capabilities of Ancient Armies, historians Richard Gabriel and Karen Metz wrote that in the hands of a highly trained legionnaire, the gladius “was the most deadly of all weapons produced by ancient armies, and it killed more soldiers than any other weapon in history until the invention of the gun.” photo: Wikipedia
02
Dec

by Kary Pardy There are lots of reasons to be drawn to edged weapons, and their beauty and history are chief amongst them. Each piece carries with it a complicated […]

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Gavels 'n' Paddles: Little Big Horn Colt pistol, $460,000, James D. Julia, Inc.

Posted on by Nick Boschetto
Gavels 'n' Paddles: Little Big Horn Colt pistol, $460,000, James D. Julia, Inc.
13
Jun

Results of Recent Auctions From Near and Far by Ken Hall A Colt single-action Army pistol (SN 5773), used by one of Custer’s men at the Battle of Little Big […]

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Gavels n Paddles: Belgian Browning shotgun, $27,600, Morphy Auctions

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Gavels n Paddles: Belgian Browning shotgun, $27,600, Morphy Auctions
08
Oct

Results of Recent Auctions From Around the World by Ken Hall A mint in the box Belgian Browning Superposed 20-gauge over/under shotgun sold for $27,600 at an Antique & Vintage […]

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