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Post by JGonzalez on Sept 11, 2014 0:09:16 GMT
OK, so, I'm the caretaker of this sword. It is a US Model 1840 Light Artillery Saber. My friend's father had it in his basement for over 40 years. Apparently no one ever went in the basement, so when the old man died, my friend found this thing while he was cleaning out the house. So he handed it to me to watch over. I have had it for about ten years. I can do whatever I want with it except for sell it or trade it off. That may be negotiable since he forgot that I had it and only remembered when I asked him what he wanted me to do with it as I was moving my stuff out of the house. The sword looks like has been sharpened at least once and the patina on the edge matches the patina of the rest of the blade. It is solid and probably still usable as it is but the leather and the brass wire are missing from the grip and there is also a good sized crack in the grip. I want to have the grip replaced and the entire thing cleaned up and re-sharpened. Hopefully on a lay-away plan. Is there anyone that is willing to do this thing? There are people who are squeamish about historic preservation and all that. I mean it has it's place but this is just another sword from a war ages ago. Don't judge me yet. I do support battlefield preservation but equipment? if there's enough around I don't mind having this messed with; thank you for putting up with my rambling On to the pictures!
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Post by Dave Kelly on Sept 11, 2014 2:00:52 GMT
Appears you have a real Springfield Arsenal M1840 field artillery sabre. Restoration you should contact Tom Nardi. One of the better known refurbers for CW edged weapons: swordrestorationtn.com/Some basic cleanup and rebuld of the grip will not effect the value of the piece. Polishing and sharpening of the weapon isn't recommened. Consult Nardi. CW edged weapons come at a premium on the American market, perticularly from American makers, with Springfield Arsennal top of the list for standard issue weapons.
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Post by JGonzalez on Sept 11, 2014 2:40:12 GMT
Thank you Mr. Kelly!
I am going to do exactly that!
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