LEGO part 48495: Weapon Sword / Greatsword Angular

Specifications
| Reference | 48495 |
|---|---|
| Category | Minifig Shields, Weapons, & Tools |
| Material | ABS plastic |
| Colours | 9 |
| Sets | 28 |
| Listed pieces | 89 |
| First appearance | 2004 |
| Latest appearance | 2006 |
| Element (Pearl Light Gray) | 4278077 · 4226318 |
LEGO part 48495, Weapon Sword / Greatsword Angular, belongs to the Minifig Shields, Weapons, & Tools category. It exists in 9 colours and appears in 28 sets of our database, from 2004 to 2006, for a total of 89 listed pieces. Its most common colour is Pearl Light Gray.
Number 48495 identifies the shape and is moulded under the part. Each colour also has its own element ID, the one Pick a Brick uses: in pearl light gray, it is 4278077.
Part 48495 through the years
The oldest set in our database that contains part 48495 is 8781 Castle of Morcia, released in 2004 in the Castle theme. No set in our database uses it after 2006, the year of 10176 Royal King's Castle. To get it today, look for older sets or buy it second-hand.
Its peak year is 2005, with 13 sets containing it. The set with the most copies is 851861 Vikings Chess Set: 10 copies, against an average of 3.2 per set.
The part is closely tied to the Castle theme: 75% of the sets that contain it belong to it. With 28 sets, it ranks no. 2,263 of 2,731 parts in our database and no. 99 of 116 in the Minifig Shields, Weapons, & Tools category.
Sets containing part 48495, by period
| Period | Sets | |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 8 | |
| 2005 | 13 | |
| 2006 | 7 |
Colours of part 48495
Its rarest colour, dark red, appears only in set 8823 Mistlands Tower.
| Colour (element ID) | Sets | Pieces | Example sets |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pearl Light Gray4278077 · 4226318 | 17 | 35 | 701887817019 |
| Flat Dark Gold4223108 | 9 | 10 | 701887818877 |
| Reddish Gold4223106 | 9 | 10 | 87818877218158 |
| Pearl Sand Blue4223104 | 9 | 9 | 878188778780 |
| Red4223109 | 6 | 7 | 87818514998779 |
| Pearl Gold4278076 | 5 | 8 | 7019101768813 |
| Black4267214 | 5 | 5 | 88778823218158 |
| Yellow4223107 | 4 | 4 | 878187808799 |
| Dark Red4294804 | 1 | 1 | 8823 |
Where to buy part 48495
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Sets that include part 48495
Sets ranked by popularity that include at least one part 48495, in any colour.
7018Viking Ship challenges the Midgard Serpent2005 · 580 piecesView the set
8781Castle of Morcia2004 · 661 piecesView the set
7019Viking Fortress against the Fafnir Dragon2005 · 1,036 piecesView the set
8877Vladek's Dark Fortress2005 · 989 piecesView the set
8780Citadel of Orlan2004 · 483 piecesView the set
3D10176Royal King's Castle2006 · 877 piecesView the set
8823 Mistlands Tower2006 · 438 pieces
8813 Battle at the Pass2006 · 380 pieces
7020 Army of Vikings with Heavy Artillery Wagon2006 · 312 pieces
851861 Vikings Chess Set2006 · 206 pieces
8821 Rogue Knight Battleship2006 · 153 pieces
218158 Knights' Kingdom The Game2006 · 40 pieces
8876 Scorpion Prison Cave2005 · 279 pieces
7017 Viking Catapult versus the Nidhogg Dragon2005 · 225 pieces
851499 Knights' Kingdom Chess2005 · 191 pieces
8801 Knights' Attack Barge2005 · 167 pieces
8802 Dark Fortress Landing2005 · 145 pieces
8875 King's Siege Tower2005 · 131 pieces
8874 Battle Wagon2005 · 130 pieces
7016 Viking Boat against the Wyvern Dragon2005 · 112 pieces
7015 Viking Warrior challenges the Fenris Wolf2005 · 76 pieces
8873 Fireball Catapult2005 · 45 pieces
8779 The Grand Tournament2004 · 318 pieces
8800 Vladek's Siege Engine2004 · 193 pieces
8778 Border Ambush2004 · 180 pieces
8799 Knights' Castle Wall2004 · 178 pieces
31317 Knights' Kingdom: Save the Kingdom Game2004 · 48 pieces
8777 Vladek Encounter2004 · 45 pieces
Often found with part 48495
Parts that share the most sets with part 48495, based on set inventories.
Weapon Halberd / Axe3848 · 15 shared sets
Castle Turret Top 4 x 8 x 2 1/36066 · 11 shared sets
Weapon Pike / Spear [4 Side Blades]43899 · 9 shared sets
Window 1 x 2 x 2 & 2/3 Pane Twisted Bar with Rounded Top30045 · 8 shared sets
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Frequently asked questions
How many LEGO sets include part 48495?
Part 48495 (Weapon Sword / Greatsword Angular) appears in 28 sets listed on Setopedia, from 2004 to 2006, in any colour.
Which LEGO set contains the most copies of part 48495?
Set 851861 Vikings Chess Set, released in 2006, contains 10 copies, the highest count in our database. On average, a set containing part 48495 has 3.2.
Which colours does LEGO part 48495 come in?
9 colours are listed for part 48495. The most common is Pearl Light Gray, found in 17 sets.
What is the rarest colour of part 48495?
According to our inventories, it is dark red, found in only 1 set (8823 Mistlands Tower).
What is the element ID of part 48495 in pearl light gray?
In pearl light gray, part 48495 has element ID 4278077 or 4226318. Number 48495 is the mould number, the same for every colour.
Is LEGO part 48495 still used in recent sets?
Not in our database: its last set dates from 2006 (10176 Royal King's Castle). Look for it in second-hand sets or on BrickLink.
Where can I buy LEGO part 48495 individually?
Single parts 48495 can be ordered on Pick a Brick (lego.com) in colours currently produced, or on BrickLink for older colours. The part is also included in the sets listed on this page.
