Roman Gladius

[Hoov]

Got to handle what we believe is a real Gladius today. Nice heft and balance to it. Very formidable. I forgot to take pics! If I remember, I will take pics tomorrow.

 

[Gabriel42]

At the store? Will it still be there Monday?

 

[Red Dirt Rider]

Looking forward to the pic's!

 

[Chard]

Two thousand year old museum piece?

 

[heavysmoke]

That sounds like an awesome experience.

 

[FamousAJ]

I saw it the day I was in there....I was hoping Gabe was there, test it out, ya know.

 

[Hoov]

The iPhone pics are lame, but it's all I have. Pretty cool stuff. Don't think I would have shipped it usps

 

[Chard]

Cool, whats the story behind it?

 

[Mr.Glock]

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The iPhone pics are lame, but it's all I have. Pretty cool stuff. Don't think I would have shipped it usps

Dang, I would have loved to have seen it today! Enjoyed meeting you as well. I'll drop in from time to time.

 

[Elm Creek Smith]

Probably not an authentic Roman gladius. Probably an 1833-pattern artillery NCO sword which was patterned after a Roman gladius, not to say that detracts from the cool factor.

http://www1.westcoastcwc.com/images/store/Artillery Short Sword.jpg