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Post by Freebooter on Nov 7, 2010 23:40:12 GMT
Hello all,
Anyone collecting 1902 Officers' sabres? There is one in "High Calibre Gun and Pawn" store in Prattville, Alabama . the scabbard is somewhat rusty, the handlle is in good shape, and the blade is in mint condition. Beautiful sword. The owner, Danny, said he would take $170.00 for it. If I was in the market for those, I would jump on it. Just thought I would share this with y'all in case someone might be interested.
Later,
Freebooter
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Post by MEversbergII on Nov 8, 2010 23:38:31 GMT
I'd grab it - even if you don't like it, you might be able to ebay it later on for a mark up.
M.
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Post by Freebooter on Nov 9, 2010 0:11:09 GMT
I have no money right now, am fixing to take a disability retirement, etc.. Just thought someone might want to call information and call that store and buy it by credit card, debit, or something. Danny and them are great, reliable, decent guys.
FB
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Post by LittleJP on Nov 9, 2010 0:38:08 GMT
From which country?
USA?
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Post by Freebooter on Nov 9, 2010 2:28:40 GMT
It is called "High Caliber Gun and Pawn", in Prattville, Alabama, USA.
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Post by LittleJP on Nov 9, 2010 2:40:17 GMT
I meant the sword, sorry.
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Post by Freebooter on Nov 9, 2010 11:28:45 GMT
It is a United States Army 1902 Officers' sabre, or officers cavalry sabre. It has fancy engraving all over the blade. This payday, when I can get some gas money (I
m broke and very low on gas right now), I will go back over there and write any pertinant info down about it, the maker, etc..
FB
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Post by MEversbergII on Nov 9, 2010 15:35:26 GMT
If I had the money I'd send it to you to buy it for me and ship it up this way  M. |
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Post by Freebooter on Nov 9, 2010 16:27:38 GMT
I don't own a camera, but if I did I would take pics of it and post them. It is pretty nice, except for the scabbard, which is a lot of it rusty.
FB
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Post by Freebooter on Nov 16, 2010 1:13:05 GMT
I went back and looked at that 1902 I spoke of in that gun shop. It has no makers' name or anything that I could see. The excellent blade is engraved and has "U.S" in the middle of the engraving on one side and on the other is a blank spot where someone's name might go. The only marking on the blade near the guard is what appears to be like the Star of David or Israeli star. Between the middle of each point is a sort of hand, flower, or flame design. Also is something that appears to say "Pro*****". I did not have my glasses and could not see it good.
P
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2010 14:33:58 GMT
M1902 sabres are the main focus of my antique collecting. There are SO many variants from 108 years of production that
being sight un-seen, it's hard to determine the est. worth of this particular sword.
It also depends on what area the collector is looking for. Some collect only certain makers, some the most makers they can, others particular time periods (like me 1902-1925, but mainLy pre WWI & WWI era)and some only presentation models.
cheers,
Bill
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Post by Freebooter on Nov 17, 2010 2:31:21 GMT
Like I said, this one's blade is pristeen, the handle is in pretty good shape, although the scabbard is rusty in most places. He said he would sell it to me for $150.00 When I get the money I might go buy it just to have it.
FB
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Post by Spathologist on Nov 27, 2010 0:44:32 GMT
It sounds like a generic imported M1902, and if you look on Ebay you could probably get a much better example for the same price or just a little more.
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