stage weapons for Sale

Before you begin browsing, here is a clear guide to what you’ll find below. This page brings together all remaining Weapons of Choice stock—both newly built pieces and the last of our legacy inventory—organized into easy-to-navigate sections. Some items are made to order; others are one-of-a-kind and will never be built again. Everything is clearly labeled so you can see, at a glance, what is new, what is unique, and what is in final quantities. Individually priced. These pieces are offered well below the cost of comparable custom stage rapiers.

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• Newly Built Epee-Bladed Rapiers
Custom-built from scratch. Unlimited availability. The core of our modern stage-combat inventory.

• Daggers (Rapier & Dagger Companions)
Matching left-hand daggers and parrying blades, built to pair with the rapiers above.

• Schläger-Bladed Swords
A variety of hilts fitted with heavier, stouter blades for a more robust style of stage combat. Each piece is unique.

• Assorted Restored Swords
As I find the parts, I put them together and offer them. You never know what you’re going to find … because I don’t!

• Stage-Safe Firearms
Blank-fire pistols—fully blocked, impossible to load with real ammunition, and safe for theatrical use.

• Blanks
.380 blanks (9mm primer) suitable for stage-safe 9mm revolvers. UPS ground shipping only.

• Miscellaneous Stage Items
Belts, slings, and random stuff I find—remaining stock only.

The sword you receive may have a different grip or pommel than that shown in the photo.

Newly Built Epee-Bladed Rapiers

Custom-built from scratch with epee or demi-epee blades. Unlimited availability; specifications may vary slightly from the photos.

213-S — SPANISH CUP

The quintessential cavalier rapier. Found throughout Europe by the 1600’s, especially popular among soldiers because of the superior hand protection. The Three Musketeers go-to. Steel quillons and aluminum guard.

for sale (new) only : This model is being discontinued; three still available.
epee or demi-epee blade $ 241

214-S — VERONESE CUP

The shallow dish/cup gives good hand protection, but far lighter than the above Spanish Cup, giving superb point mobility. Steel quillons and aluminum guard.

for sales (new) only : Made to order — unlimited availability
epee or demi-epee blade $ 221

230-S — GOSSAMER SWEPT HILT

Designed for us by Swordcrafters of San Diego. Its graceful curves give it both elegance and strength.

for sales (new) only : Made to order — unlimited availability
epee or demi-epee blade $ 303

232-S — STANDARD SWEPT HILT

Classic design. Used throughout Europe not only as a civilian rapier guard but also by soldiers in the field on their single hand broadswords. The complex steel design was meant to trap an opponent’s blade.

for sale (new) only : Made to order — unlimited availability
sales (new) – epee or demi-epee blade $ 311

102-S — BASIC SWORD

This is the common “foil” used for modern fencing. But we all know that foil blades are far too “whippy”, which makes them unsafe for stage combat. That’s why these are fitted with epee blades, the industry standard for theatrical combat. This is a great inexpensive way to cover a large stage combat class, so fill up your props cabinet! No frills but fully fight worthy. Wood handle, hexagonal steel pommel and 4″ aluminum guard.
for sales (new) only : Made to order — unlimited availability

epee or demi-epee blade sales (new) – $69

502-S — CAPTAIN MORGAN

— Made to order · available in unlimited quantity —

Believe it or not, this is similar to what the Olympians use to compete in the sabre division. It’s come a long way from the cavalry sabre, and is several pounds lighter. This guard shape has been the most popular sword we carry, providing excellent hand protection and fits a wide time period. When fitted with an epee blade this is what Tyrone Power and Basil Rathbone used in The Mark of Zorro.
for sales (new) only : Made to order — unlimited availability

epee or demi-epee blade sales (new) – $87

503-S — CAP’N STUBBY – By the way, I also have this sword set up with a six inch blade stub, ready for use in shows such as The Play That Goes Wrong. Same prices as above, since I had to sacrifice a perfectly good epee blade! sales – $87

148-S — NAVARRE SWORD

for sales (new) only : Made to order — unlimited availability

Excellent simple sword, especially when the look needs to be more warrior than duelist. No knuckle protection, and the specific profile of the guard may be slightly different than as shown.

sales – epee (new) – $157  

Replacement dueling sword blades:

to buy either full epee (T25) or demi-epee (T24) – $26

Epee – the traditional standard for stage combat. Pronounced “eh-pay”, the triangular cross section and thin groove allows for stiffness, flexibility, and quick response. [Always use correct SAFD technique.] L= 35″; 6 oz. , ⅝” at the base

Demi-epee – I’ve taken the epee and reduced the size to more closely match the true smallsword blade. Excellent choice for theatres with limited space. L= 28″; 5 oz

Daggers ( for rapier & dagger fighting)

Each dagger is built with a 12″ blade by default, though we can extend them to 28″ or 35″ full-sword length — at no additional cost. All pieces are built to order, with unlimited availability.

348-S — NAVARRE DAGGER

This late Renaissance parrying dagger is a purpose-built companion piece for rapier work. It is not a medieval belt knife. At 18 inches overall, with a full 12-inch poniard blade, it carries the presence and authority of a true fencing companion — designed for the duel, the salle, and the stage.

While slender poniard blades first gained prominence as armor-piercing weapons in earlier centuries, by the 16th and early 17th centuries this form had become an active partner in civilian rapier combat. In rapier and dagger fencing, the left-hand blade was used to parry, bind, control, and counter — a defensive instrument that could instantly become offensive.

A sleek 7-inch steel crossguard provides serious hand protection for close engagement. The 3½-inch wooden grip offers secure handling without excess bulk, and the steel ball pommel gives proper balance and historical character to the piece. The entire dagger weighs only 14 ounces.

to buy (new):
poniard dagger – $157

342-S — GOSSAMER COMPANION DAGGER

The Navarre dagger above can cover a wide historical range, but the 342-S Gossamer Companion is a purely left-hand parrying dagger of the late Renaissance to Cavalier period (see our #230 Gossamer Swept Hilt rapier). It is designed specifically for rapier-and-dagger fencing play, though we can also build it as a full-length sword upon request.

to buy (new):
poniard dagger – $163
epee or demi-epee sword (use order #142) – $163

T03 – Replacement Dagger Blade

to buy : poniard – $26

Poniard – We simply take a standard epee blade (T25) and cut the length down to dueling dagger length. Light and thin blade makes a perfect match against the common epee or foil bladed rapiers found in most props cabinets. L= 12″ ; W= ⅝”; 4 oz

Schläger-Bladed Swords

A variety of hilts fitted with heavier, stouter blades for a more robust style of stage combat. These are very different from the above epee bladed swords. All blades are blunt and all hilts theatrical, and each listing represents a single individual weapon—once sold, it cannot be duplicated.

(Blade shortening is available at no charge, and I strongly recommend it. While 40″ blades were historically common in Shakespeare’s era, they are too tip-heavy for modern stage combat, and that slows down your fight.
A 33″ blade length aligns far better with contemporary SAFD technique.

408 – Capodimonte, 40″ blade (48″ overall) – $333

Original price – $427

413 – Veneto, 40″ blade (47″ overall) – $344

Original price – $411

407 – Standard Swept, 30″ blade (38″ overall) – $330

Original price – $442

405 – Gossamer, 40″ blade (49″ overall) – $323

Original price – $460

409 – Captain Morgan, steel handguard, 30″ blade (38″ overall) – $335

Original price – $399

406 – Captain Morgan, aluminum handguard, 30″ blade (38″ overall) – $326

Original price – $399

414 – Standard Swept, 40″ blade (47″ overall) – $346

Original price – $442

403 – Scaramouch, 30″ blade (38″ overall) – $315

Original price – $460

410 – Veneto, 40″ blade (47″ overall) – $338

Original price – $421

404 – Capodimonte, 30″ blade (39″ overall) – $319

Original price – $435

412 – Capodimonte, 40″ blade (49″ overall) – $342

Original price – $435

402 – Capodimonte, 40″ blade (47″ overall) – $310

Original price – $435

401 – Norman, 40″ blade (47″ overall) – $305

Original price – $407

411 – Norman, 40″ blade (47″ overall) – $340

Original price – $407

415 – Norman, 40″ blade (47″ overall) – $348

Original price – $407

Assorted Restored Swords

These pieces are assembled from surviving components discovered throughout the old warehouse and workshop stock. All swords are used, but sturdy and serviceable.

215 — CAPODIMONTE – epee bladed; used

only TWO left – buy either for only – $273

Once part of the Weapons of Choice rental arsenal, these veteran stage rapiers earned their wear under stage lights. Now restored with brand new epee blades. Only these two in inventory.

Steel guard and pommel, wood handle.
215-S has a spherical pommel, weighs 23 ounces, and is 42″ overall.
215-T has a hexagonal pommel, weighs 20 ounces, and is 43″ overall.

618 — CORSAIR CUTLASS

buy it today – $271

A fine rustic cutlass. Steel guard and pommel, wood handle. 26 ounces, 24 inch blade, 29 inch overall length.

Stage-Safe Firearms

Before you continue, I want to emphasize the cardinal rule of theatre: Don’t allow a real firearm into the building.  EVER. 

That includes a “borrowed” revolver from someone’s cousin. It doesn’t matter if it’s “just for waving around.” Every gun-related death that has ever occurred in rehearsal or performance,  for stage or for film (and there have been many), was caused by firing a blank from a real gun or from someone sneaking in a real bullet into a real gun. Not one death from using a stage-appropriate blank-fire gun. For more information, look at this YouTube video.

The items in this section are not real guns, and never were. There is no muzzle flash, no barrel discharge, and no way to load or fire real ammunition of any kind.

G15— NEW-IN-BOX NEF STARTER PISTOLS (.22 CAL)

These are brand-new, never-used NEF .22 caliber starter pistols, still in their original factory boxes. They are not refurbished, modified, or pulled from replicas. They come from the final production run manufactured by New England Firearms.

I purchased their entire last batch of 500 pistols directly from the factory in 2007, when production was discontinued. NEF confirmed at the time that I was the final customer to whom starter pistols were sold. They were the the very last NEF .22 starter pistols ever made.

NEF pistols have long been recognized as the most reliable starter pistols available. Their simple, overbuilt construction is why I used them as the working mechanism in the majority of our blank-firing replicas. They tolerate repeated firing, rough handling, and long service lives better than anything currently on the market. Each pistol will be individually inspected and function-checked prior to shipment. Blank-firing-only. Double-action. 9 shots before reload.
Unmodified factory condition.

Final stock count – 11. When they’re gone, that’s it.

    sales only — $280

G50 – faux LUGER

We built several of these specifically for productions of Of Mice and Men, but it makes a great blank-firing replica for many shows.
This is a stage-safe .22 caliber double-action NEF blanks-only revolver. It is dressed with a false barrel and a black resin grip and housing. 9 shots before reloading. No muzzle discharge, and impossible to load a real bullet or even a dummy round. Only one remains.
9½ by 5½ inches square. Weighs 1 lb, 13 oz.

            sales only $287

G36 – SHORT BARREL REVOLVER

Just a good generic blank-firing handgun.
This stage-safe .22 caliber double-action NEF starter pistol. It is dressed with a false barrel and a black resin grip. Just like the “Luger” above, there is no muzzle discharge, and it cannot hold real or dummy rounds. Last one left.
Hammer to barrel tip = 6″. Diagonal measurement (barrel tip of end of grip) = 9″. Weighs 1 lb, 9 oz.

            sales only $221

Blanks

.380 Primer-Only Blanks for Blank-Firing Revolvers (Cylinder-Loaded)
For use in blank-firing revolvers (cylinder loaded) that accept rimmed .380 / 9mm blanks.
Not for semi-automatic pistols. Not for live firearms. Not for .22 caliber starter pistols. UPS Ground shipping only, per federal regulations.

While they last, only $2.50 per box of 50

Order #S46 — These rimmed .380 cartridges contain no gunpowder. The report comes entirely from the primer, producing a sound comparable to light 6mm “acorn” blanks. Intended for situations where a controlled, lower-intensity report is preferred in small theatre environments.

Because there is no powder charge, the casings are not crimped.

Often difficult to find, and when available, priced as high as $35 per box.

  And yes, that’s only 5 ¢ each shot! 51 boxes in stock.

Miscellaneous Stage Items

—whatever I find hidden in storage ends up here. Remaining stock only, available until sold out.

Z50 – Czech Vz.58 RIFLE SLINGS – batch order

Durable, adjustable webbing slings suitable for stage, film, reenactment, or display use. Each sling is genuine military surplus originally issued with Czech Vz.58 rifles — not reproductions — and retains authentic field wear. These standard web slings are adjustable and can be adapted for many rifles or general prop use.
Selling elsewhere for $14 for each sling!
Three lots left of 15 slings each. No substitutions – no sorting.

     to buy – $46 per batch of 15 slings

• Material: Heavy cotton webbing with leather reinforcement tab and steel buckle
• Color mix: Khaki, brown, and green (tones vary per sling)
• Condition: Mixed Good to Fair — fully usable but show service wear: light fraying, fading, small stains, or hand-written initials/letters from prior users
• Overall length: Approximately 45–49 inches (fully extended)
• Webbing width: About 1 inch
• Leather tab length: About 2¾ inches
• And yes – that’s only $3.04 per sling!

Z72 – DISTRESSED LEATHER BELTS

Authentic leather belts in a wide range of colors, lengths, widths, and thicknesses. These are rustic, character-rich pieces—the final selection from our rental stock—ideal for period productions. Most were crafted in-house by Weapons of Choice; others came to us through the natural exchange of the theatre world (a belt of ours misplaced, one of theirs returned in its stead).

 These are only $31 each—and now, buy four and get a fifth free!

Please note: listed lengths are measured from the buckle to the last adjustment hole, not the actor’s waist size. FYI: In many historical periods, belts were intentionally worn long, with the excess length passed behind the belt and allowed to hang vertically below the waist.