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Ray_McCullough
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Length and weight ?

Postby Ray_McCullough » Thu May 11, 2006 2:11 pm

What was the average weight and lenght of pole arms? Spears and halberds and others. I know lenghts varied, but I'm looking for ballpark figures.
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Re: Length and weight ?

Postby JeanryChandler » Thu May 11, 2006 3:59 pm

Spears and polearms and halberds could vary in length from 4' to 12' or more, but your average 6 foot hafted weapon weighed something like 3-7 lbs, depending on the era, the size of the blade or point (s), the presense of roundels or other iron reinforcement, etc.

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