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Post by Deleted on Feb 29, 2008 6:51:58 GMT
So on an impulse buy, this is my first foray into Euro military sabres. It was listed as Prussian but after googling around I found it to be an Austrian 1861 Infantry Officer Sabre. I grabbed it for about $155. Can anyone tell me if I got ripped off or not? From these pics I'd say overall good condition...    |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 29, 2008 16:12:01 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2008 0:47:16 GMT
no maker marking, but there is "USN" stamped on the ricasso. My guess is that it was added on later by an American for some reason? Do any USN saber blades look like this one?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2008 2:21:19 GMT
That is a strange marking to find on it. I wonder if it was a captured sword? But it doesn't seem likely. I think it was added after the swords working lifetime, whether that means it was captured or added more recently. Good buy, regardless! PS--One www.oldswords.com is back up after maintenance, I recommend browsing to see more examples of the model. |
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Post by swordboy bringer of chaos on Mar 1, 2008 2:25:02 GMT
I'm fan of sabres -and thats a good looking antique you got there bud
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2008 5:03:27 GMT
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Post by swordboy bringer of chaos on Mar 1, 2008 5:09:30 GMT
hate to sound like a moron ...but.....does that thing have an edge cause it looks like it's still sharp
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2008 5:19:45 GMT
the midsection is still kind of sharpish, but after the fuller ends it isn't.
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Post by swordboy bringer of chaos on Mar 1, 2008 5:40:12 GMT
if you touch it up and make it sharp will it hurt the value (never owned an antique before)
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2008 5:52:20 GMT
It depends. It will raise the value for collectors looking for a restored blade, but a lot of collectors want their antiques to be conserved rather than restored.
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Post by swordboy bringer of chaos on Mar 1, 2008 6:01:12 GMT
thought so ..... I'd rather have a repo any cause I like to play with my toys and if it breaks I won't destroy a piece of history
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Post by Deleted on Mar 1, 2008 16:45:54 GMT
The nice things about an antique is that unless you overpay, you will be able to sell it for more than you purchased it, or at least break even. Antiques are an investment.
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2008 2:43:46 GMT
The nice things about an antique is that unless you overpay, you will be able to sell it for more than you purchased it, or at least break even. Antiques are an investment. seconded. I invest in real estate, stocks, etc. but swords are my passion...might as well kill 2 birds with 1 stone. Does anyone know where I can get a sabre knot that will match this sword? |
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