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The Walter PPK 7.65mm pistol is widely known as James Bond’s personal sidearm. But it wasn’t his first choice. For the first five novels Ian Fleming wrote, Bond used a .25 caliber Beretta pistol. Described by MI6 Armourer Major Boothroyd in the novel of Doctor No as a “ladies weapon,” the Beretta was little more than a “Saturday Night Special.” It was a sleek, elegant pistol that Bond preferred because it was light, discrete, and excellent when he needed to use it up close and personal. The Beretta served him faithfully for fifteen years, up until the novel From Russia With Love where it jammed on him when he faced with the head of operations for SMERSH Rosa Klebb, who, before she died, kicked Bond with a poisoned blade that popped out of the toe of her shoe. Though Bond survived the poisoning, M, his boss at MI6, decided not to give the Beretta a second chance, and had him outfitted with the PPK at Boothroyd’s recommendation. So you can set the record straight when you display this Major Semi Automatic Blank Firing Pistol Black Finish to your friends and other guests when they immediately recognize it as Bond’s pistol. Replica guns such as this are icons of a heritage that begins with ancient swords, spears and armor, and are cherished both for their look and their use, and are therefore essential to any weapons collector. Bond was sad to part with his beloved Beretta in Doctor No, but we’re all glad he got something better in exchange.
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At the outbreak of the American Civil War, both the Union and Confederate troops were armed with a weapon that neither side realized was so deadly. The 1861 Springfield - .58 Caliber Black Powder Rifle was really a weapon suited for a more modern approach to warfare. Back then, military officers were trained in field tactics developed sixty years earlier by Napoleon Bonaparte. Those tactics accommodated a basic flaw with the flintlock musket; that they were grossly inaccurate beyond a hundred yards. But when an innovation called rifling was added to the weapons, which are the spiral grooves that hold a bullet and give it a spin as it moves down the barrel, they became extremely accurate out to well over three hundred yards and even further. Though there was still a use for some aspects Napoloen pioneered, massing troops in such large formations with such highly accurate weapons would result in massive amounts of casualties that were almost unheard of prior to the Civil War. This would result in more than 600,000 dead on both sides of the war, and with many hundreds of thousands of amputees on top of that. This and other replica guns and swords of that era are great collector’s pieces any Civil War aficionado would love to have in their possession. It is a muzzle loader that utilizes a percussion cap just like the old ones did and actually fires. This Springfield Armory rifle is a classic piece of Americana that helped shaped the destiny of a nation from Bull Run to Appomattox Courthouse.
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Imagine you’re a 16th or 17th Century pirate on the Spanish Main. You’re patrolling the waters of the Caribbean and the Gulf of Mexico like a predator looking for his prey. And you’ve found just such a prey; a Spanish galleon laden with treasures from Mexico. Your objective is to take this ship intact. If you sink it, no treasure for you and your mates. Mind also that you’re out on your own, in the middle of the sea. If the Spanish somehow sink you, the odds of them rescuing you are slim, and if they do you’ll swing from the yard-arm anyway. So when you board that ship you’re going to need a weapon that is absolutely practical for the situation. That means you’ll need a weapon that’s effective at close quarters combat and won’t be too awkward to carry in the claustrophobic confines of the deck of a sailing vessel. Pirate swords are also known for being relatively cheap so you won’t feel too bad if it goes into the drink. The Pirate Cutlass with Scabbard is a classic example of this level of practicality. Apart from the brass, this weapon is as no-nonsense as it gets. It’s shorter than a typical sword used by land-lubbers of that era, and it’s basket hand-guard does a fine job of keeping one’s hand safe from harm. There was nothing romantic about combat on the high seas; it was very savage and failure often meant death in Davy Jones’s Locker or from the hangman’s gallows, so you wanted swords perfectly suited to the kinds of fighting a pirate was liable to face.
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The pinnacle of ancient personal armor would reach its zenith in the 15th and 16th centuries just before firearms became widespread to the point that they would become a serious threat on the battlefield. Before that, though, the armored knight would be equipped head to toe with the finest steel craftsmanship available at the time, and in a day and age without mass production that level of craftsmanship is simply stunning. The Gold Etched Spanish Suit of Armor of the 16th Century is a fine reproduction of what kind of care and expression that armor and sword makers back in those days had in their work. With 24 karat gold exquisitely etched into this beautiful Spanish suit of armor, it was functional and beautiful, capable of adequately protecting the nobleman or knight who might wear it. Contrary to popular belief, though such a suit is heavy, the weight is dispersed relatively evenly about the body, so the warrior isn’t particularly encumbered by it. Also, the design lends itself well to the knight’s mobility, enabling him to get right back up from falling from his horse quickly and easily. After all, anything that significantly hinders you in combat is going to be useless, and if such pieces were ultimately useless you wouldn’t have the concept of the knight in shining armor at all. This and other suits of armor will be ogled by your guests as they have trouble taking their eyes off both it and the swords you’ll have on display to accompany it.
Individuals, especially medieval swords and weapons collectors, buy different types of high quality replicas to complete their collection or simply to add to it. However, there are also those who buy for costume purposes, especially in parties, events and stage or role play. While most of its buyers are adults, children will also be able to enjoy kids medieval costumes available online.
These children’s costumes come in huge array representing various periods in history, both real and legendary. For whatever reason, buying your child such attractive costumes will surely have him jumping for joy and all excited to wear them already.
One popular choice is the Musketeer Tabard for Children. Needless to say, the Three Musketeers are famous not only to adults but also the kids. Being able to become one through his costume will surely give your kid a feeling of delight especially when already wearing it during occasions or in role playing.
This Musketeer Tabard is only $88.99, a 25% discounted rate from its original price of $118.49. This kids’ costume comes from the legendary novel of Alexandre Dumas. D’Artagnan, the head Musketeer, will be represented by your kid magnificently in this tabard. It is made of very rich cotton velvet in an attractively blue color lined with rayon also in matching color. The tunic’s sleeves and its front are embroidered with fleur de lis and the famous musketeer silver cross. It comes in free size and needs to be dry cleaned to prevent from being damaged. To order, simply visit the site, get one of those movie swords and you can get your kid’s costume in no time.
Feuding warlords trying to take over each province; a great array of loyal warriors ready to give their lives for their respective lords; a land filled with chaos yet hasn’t lost its respect for culture and traditions. That is the Land of the Rising Sun at its feudal ages.
The Great Age of the Samurais would not be as it is without its splendid work of art. A common expression is bravery. It is widely seen on their most famous warriors – the samurais. Everything they wear or wield from head to toe is a masterpiece.
Samurai helmets called “kabuto” is also a name for a bug with impenetrable defense. The great defense of the bug is represented by the “kabuto” in many ways. It is made up of three to over a hundred metal plates, riveted together. The “hachi” protects the crown of the head and the “shikoro” protects the neck. Very often, the kabuto also contains the logo or the crest of the clan. One of the famous crests is on the great Takeda Shingen Kabuto & Mempo, worn by the great warlord Takeda Shingen.
The most renowned weapon of the time is the samurai swords. The Japanese sword called “katana” is made by folding pieces of metal numerously and polishing it to become the greatest weapon of that era. Unlike other swords made using a mold or other types of forging, the katana is very durable and deadly. Each sword is a military innovation at that time and also a great work of art. It is of high value amongst all of the samurai’s belongings. They even give each sword a name. It is comparable to fantasy swords wielded by some fantasy characters.
The Imperial Gallic ‘A’ is the third in the line of Roman helmets. Dungeon Knight offers a replica, the Imperial Gallic ‘A’ New, that rivals only the authentic helmets worn by warriors together with their swords hundreds of years ago.
Historically speaking, the Imperial Gallic ‘A’ was not the traditional helmet worn by Romans. Instead, the design was derived from the helmets used by the Gauls. The Gauls have lived in the ancient regions of Western Europe which now includes some parts of Northern Italy, France, Belgium and the Netherlands. They are mostly associated to the ascendants of the French populace.
It is easy to determine the difference between a regular Roman helmet and the Imperial Gallic ‘A’. The latter has more elaborate design. If you will notice, the eyebrows on the helmet are more embossed compared to that of the earlier Roman helmets. Another difference is the ridged extension found at the back which is supposed to guard the neck. Clearly, the Imperial Gallic ‘A’ has been intuitively designed to protect the warrior’s head in whichever side. Gallic smiths are known as some of the ancient world’s source of the most innovative construction and design. The Romans were able to take advantage of such in military tradition which has paid off right away.
Now we can marvel in the same exquisite craftsmanship with the Imperial Gallic ‘A’ New replica found over at Dungeon Knight. It may not be the original helmet but it sure is a very accurate representation that only deserves a space in our collection. Who knows, in a few years time, you might be able to afford an authentic Roman helmet for your private collection.
Nothing compares to the feeling that you have when you find the time to read a good book over a cup of coffee in a fine Sunday morning. More of that experience is like the life you’ve been dreaming of. Add to that the fact that you own a shelf-load of classic first editions inside your own household. To top that all of, how about a few marvelous addition to that wonderful sight?
We are talking about the Crusaders Bookends that would perfectly look good on that shelf. If you think that there is still a long way ahead for you to own a book collection as big as that, then, why not make these medieval gifts a sort of inspiration for you to finally get there.
Otherwise, you can probably give the bookends to someone who does deserve it—someone like your girlfriend, whose book collection dates back to her middle school days. Dungeon Knight offers some of these antique looking bookends that perfectly resemble the original.
Imagine a pair of medieval knights with swords standing back-to-back with only your books in between. There is this excellent aura that can make your bookshelf not only a space where you can pile up your books but as an addition to the lovely interiors of your home library, or even of your living room. So why not get the bookends to create that old-era feel in your living room if you don’t have a burgeoning book collection just yet.
Pretty much, any book would welcome this wonderful vintage hand-painted polyresin artwork.
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You don’t need to be a daughter of darkness to appreciate the mysterious craftsmanship of the Black Widow earrings. These gothic earrings do not only cater those who belong to the vamp and emo crowd. Anyone who loves something quirky and eccentric would surely find this pair an interesting addition to their wardrobe. You can wear these gothic earrings even if you are not ready to try the whole gothic thing just yet. It will look well in a simple shirt and jeans ensemble. That’s because the earrings are not too eerie, and in fact, very artistic.
The Black Widow stud is available over at Dungeon Knight along with many movie swords and other movie replicas, for all of us who think that there is indeed beauty looming from the darkness. We just have to set aside our prejudices and try to step into it to find out that there is always something marvelous inside.
The gothic earrings feature the pewter spider web which is the part you attach to your ears. Hanging from a fine chain that resembles the web is a creepy-looking spider that surprisingly, isn’t creepy in a horrendous way. The aura of the whole earrings is just perfect for any woman’s whims to experiment a little when it comes to fashion without trying to be someone they are not.
Just don’t wear the earrings around an arachnophobic friend of yours. She might not be able to stand how it looks dangling from your ears. Some women may still find the earrings difficult to mix and match with their current wardrobe. Just in case you are not yet ready to get weird and quirky, you can always buy the earrings for your collection.
No self-respecting gamer of the action adventure role playing game genre should ever go without playing the hit game from Ubisoft—Assassin’s Creed. Garnering top of the charts recognition upon its April 2008 release, Assassin’s Creed is currently ranked up top as one of the best selling games for most of all the gaming platforms it was released in.
With its immense popularity among video game enthusiasts, it’s no surprise that Assassin’s Creed merchandises are selling like hotcakes. Fans and collectors have been seeking to boost their collections of fantasy swords, shirts, accessories, action figures and other memorabilia with hopes of a release of weapons and armor from the game. Now Dungeon Knight has made it possible for collectors and video game enthusiasts the world over to own a complete set of Altaïr’s costume and weapons as well as those of the prominent templar figures.
With the release of these accurately crafted Assassin’s Creed replicas, fans have remained popular to the main protagonist Altaïr’s costume and accessories, with the hidden blade set being the most popular of the products. The hidden blade is one of the most exciting features of the game, wherein main protagonist Altaïr Ibn La-Ahad expertly assassinates targets unexpectedly and stealthily with the skill of an elite assassin.
Crafted with the finest materials, the Altair vambraces stay true to the game, accurately incorporating all the original designs for the vambraces Altaïr Ibn La-Ahad wears all throughout the game. Made from heavy suede, the vambraces come embroidered with the intricate assassin markings from the game, making this one of the must-haves in any Assassin’s Creed collection.