KuK Austrian Cavalry Sabre Model 1850
Feb 17, 2016 20:46:29 GMT
Post by Deleted on Feb 17, 2016 20:46:29 GMT
In 1845 Austria developed a sabre that was intended to become the first standard sword for all mounted elements (light and heavy rgts). It wasn't so successful: dragoons and cuirassiers found the hand guard to be too small and not protective enough for the thumb and the uhlans and hussars rejected the blade as being too long, lastly 40% of produced blades were flawed so in 1850 an improved version was created.
This M1850 differed slightly in form but was made with a wider guard and shorter blade, as an answer to the aforementioned cavalry complaints. The sword-knot hole was moved from the upper part of the knuckle-bow (M1845) to the quillon region of the basket (back of the blade). The bowl guard was pierced with seven holes like the 1845 and this practice was done to remove weight to the sword.
After 1854, after testings with cuirassier and uhlans, another upgrade was made with the blade and a metal insert was placed at the ricasso to add solidity to the blade thrust and prevent the hilt from loosening.
Despite its shape the balance and weight is very satisfactory and the resulting handling is easy but powerful.
Total length ......................... 1050 mm / 41''
Saber length ......................... 1000 mm / 39.5''
Blade length ......................... 87 mm / 34''
Blade ricasso width (max.) ...... 32 mm / 1 1/4''
Back blade width: .................. 8 mm at base to 6 mm at half and 2mm at point
POB ..................................... 130 mm / 5''
Maker is Jurmann and dated 1854. The ricasso shows this one has not been altered with the upgrades to the blade made in the same year.
English styled blade
Scabbard mouth insert with specific form
This model is very often confused with the later M1858 that has a very different quillon, symmetrical hilt holes and longer blade.
This M1850 differed slightly in form but was made with a wider guard and shorter blade, as an answer to the aforementioned cavalry complaints. The sword-knot hole was moved from the upper part of the knuckle-bow (M1845) to the quillon region of the basket (back of the blade). The bowl guard was pierced with seven holes like the 1845 and this practice was done to remove weight to the sword.
After 1854, after testings with cuirassier and uhlans, another upgrade was made with the blade and a metal insert was placed at the ricasso to add solidity to the blade thrust and prevent the hilt from loosening.
Despite its shape the balance and weight is very satisfactory and the resulting handling is easy but powerful.
Total length ......................... 1050 mm / 41''
Saber length ......................... 1000 mm / 39.5''
Blade length ......................... 87 mm / 34''
Blade ricasso width (max.) ...... 32 mm / 1 1/4''
Back blade width: .................. 8 mm at base to 6 mm at half and 2mm at point
POB ..................................... 130 mm / 5''
Maker is Jurmann and dated 1854. The ricasso shows this one has not been altered with the upgrades to the blade made in the same year.
English styled blade
Scabbard mouth insert with specific form
This model is very often confused with the later M1858 that has a very different quillon, symmetrical hilt holes and longer blade.