Questions about making weapon models

Ok, I made a model with Milkshape3d and I have 2 questions about weapon models.

1) How would I make my model held up right? In this case for my model, i made a sword, how would I make it be held on to the sword handle?

2) Would I need animations? and if so, what would I put.

I made the skin already, and I didn't use joints.

If anyone knows plz reply.

Thnx

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Thread Closed, forgot I posted this thread

You need to test it but it should be facingto the right if of the camera when you load it for it to be facing the right way and to be hld by the handle to move the model so the handle is in the center of the cross.

For animation the sword itself no but for the unit you may because if you attach it to something like an Acolyte it will look weird and not even look like it is using it.