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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2011 0:15:32 GMT
I am trying to find out anything about this sword I can. It has been in my grandfathers gun case for as long as I can remember. He always claimed he found it while riding horses along the Mexican border in Bisbee, Az. But then again......he told some tall tales.
The blade is well made, bends and snaps back like its real. Mark above handle resembles one that I found on-line that was used by C. R. Kirschbaum. Apears to be eal skin wrapped with wire. The tang has what I believe is a symbol of the blade maker, as I understand it was common for people like Kirschbaum to stamp blades they bought to import. I also believe that the blade itself was clean up.....and most likely sharpen knowing my grandfather. Not looking to make money on this.....just curious.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2011 0:17:15 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Dec 29, 2011 0:27:27 GMT
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Post by Elheru Aran on Dec 29, 2011 21:32:27 GMT
Bear in mind that I'm not an expert and I don't claim to be one, but some basic deductions can be made-- This is almost certainly mid to late 19th century; That is definitely the traditional eagle-consuming-snake symbol on the guard, so yes, it's probably Mexican; The straight blade indicates possibly infantry or mounted infantry/dragoon use, and the fairly plain fittings show that it was probably a trooper's or non commissioned officer's weapon. My guess is it's possibly an imported blade for the Mexican military, fitted out domestically, and someone venturing down from Texas or whereever picked it up there. It *may* be circa WWI vintage as it has a passing resemblance to the Patton saber, although that's mostly with the blade. Whatever you have, it's interesting...
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Post by Dave Kelly on Dec 29, 2011 21:49:46 GMT
Hi: German infantry officer style. Kirschbaum and Weyersberg merged in 1883, so this is somewhat before that, 1880. This type became the standard for Imperial German Infantry in 1889. asoac.org/bulletins/92_weatherly_swords.pdfGood general background article on Swords of the Americas. Your type isn't mentioned though. Definitely a Mexican Army Crest.
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