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Post by S. Thomas on Nov 20, 2011 14:56:22 GMT
I recently read a guy elsewhere describe a Montmo. blade as being characterised as having a narrow fuller near the spine and a wider one below closer to the blade. See DmitryZ~G`s post www.swordforum.com/forums/showthread.php?99767-German-Austrian-Engraved-Plug-Bayonet After this I found a 1796 Brit. Lt. Cav. sabre offered for sale described as having a "Broad 33" single-edged Montmorency blade with broad single fuller...". www.antiqueweaponstore.com/British%20P1796%20Light%20Cavalry%20Sabre%20SS943.htmThe post from Swordforum sounds correct; the Antiqueweaponstore page sounds like he doesn`t know which direction is up. Will you share your knowledge on this topic, please? By the way, I like your sword stands; the oak ones with the green baize. Have been thinking of making myself some of these for a while now. And the French 1822 is very nice. Looks just a bit like a US Civ. War Union Cav. Off. sabre like KOA sells. I seem to remember a post about this very topic not too long ago.
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Post by Dave Kelly on Nov 20, 2011 15:40:39 GMT
www.oldswords.com/articles/FRENC ... 0Taste.pdf Above is an historic perspectus on the French M1822 Sabre. The US swords of the 1830-1870 period are all based on French models. Although the 1840 was purchased from S&K Solingen it is in fact a Fr M1822 derivative. The French 1845 Infantry Officer Saber also employs the double fuller and was first to use the more classic pommel. Don't know who copied who on the gothic pommel ( Chattelraux or Solingen ) Picked the stands up on ebay. PS: Working on pipebacks; slowwwlyy :cry:
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Post by S. Thomas on Nov 21, 2011 4:43:41 GMT
I was gonna link that very same page;-) Thanks! I`ve read it before, several times, and it`s very good information. Hope other readers will find it informative, as well. Thank you again...
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Post by Deleted on Nov 21, 2011 13:36:32 GMT
Greg Walters of Antique Weapon Store tends to price all over the board and his descriptions at times can be a bit off but aside from the Montmorency mention, the rest is pretty close to right. As to the price for it, pricey for what it is and chances are he has already moved it without updating his site. Most of his sales are on Ebay and at shows. He has been known to haggle a price that may save some money. stores.ebay.com/Antique-Weapon-S ... 581&_pgn=1
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