the long sword is 1d8. Bastard Sword 2d4. The only thing positive that the bastard sword has vs the long sword is that it will do 2-8 dmgs and the long sword 1-8.
the bonus is for the Thac0 and dmg. in THAT order 'cause you can have a long sword +1 +4 and that means it will confer a +1 to hit and a +4 dmg.
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