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Post by Mattmatt61720 on Apr 5, 2020 18:35:39 GMT
Hi, I new to the for um, just picked this up at yard sale. Is it a copy or real? It looks like a saber but I can’t find a match. Blade is straight not curved. Am I a millionaire or a moron? Thanks.
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Post by randomnobody on Apr 5, 2020 19:02:53 GMT
Unfortunately, without photos we can't say. It looks like you're posting as a guest, so you can't upload attachments, but uploading your photos to imgur, Google drive, or similar will allow you to share them here.
Unless I'm missing a hyperlink in your post...
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Post by pgandy on Apr 5, 2020 19:08:09 GMT
Sorry, you are not of this forum yet. Once a member you can then send photos and then maybe we can be of some help. Sign up, we will be glad to have you as a member.
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Post by mattmatt on Apr 6, 2020 9:00:26 GMT
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Post by tancred on Apr 6, 2020 9:07:06 GMT
More modern swords are not my main area of interest. However, I'm inclined to think this looks real to me. It might help other more educated members of the forum know what kind of sword you have if you posted some pictures of the rest of the blade, especially the tip.
Even if this is a modern repro that's simply rusted up, I think its still pretty neat looking. I'll let the other more knowledgable members chime in, but at the very least, I think its cool to have and own.
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Apr 6, 2020 9:13:03 GMT
Better post this in the Renaissance and Military Swords section. The experts there need pictures of stamps or other inscriptions on blade or hilt. (oops, you said no marks already)
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Post by pgandy on Apr 6, 2020 13:01:14 GMT
Welcome to the forum Matt. It’s strange that there are no markings. You might try using WD-40 with #000 steel wool to remove rust. That won’t make it look new but will be a start. You might be able to see some markings at that point. I do not recommend that you take more aggressive actions at this time to remove the rust. Off hand I’d say that it is authentic and not a repro.
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Post by mattmatt on Apr 6, 2020 13:25:09 GMT
I collect firearms, so I get that cleaning = bad. Thanks for the insight so far. Also, no wd40!!!!!! It’s a water dispersant and doesn’t lubricate stick with an oil! Just my opinion, hopefully we can dig up some information on the sword thanks again
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Post by Luka on Apr 6, 2020 15:32:17 GMT
Any markings? I am not sure 100% which model is it, but it should be one of the first half of 19th century models.
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Post by mattmatt on Apr 6, 2020 16:38:01 GMT
Any markings? I am not sure 100% which model is it, but it should be one of the first half of 19th century models. none that I can see at this time, I’ll continue to look
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Post by mpsmith47304 on Apr 17, 2020 1:52:19 GMT
Any markings? I am not sure 100% which model is it, but it should be one of the first half of 19th century models. none that I can see at this time, I’ll continue to look Have you checked the spine of the blade?
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Post by pgandy on Apr 17, 2020 1:58:17 GMT
Look under the langets. If the grip has leather put leather dressing on it, don't let the leather dry out.
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Post by Lord Newport on Apr 17, 2020 2:15:58 GMT
Look under the langets. If the grip has leather put leather dressing on it, don't let the leather dry out. Which leather dressing do you recommend?
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Post by pgandy on Apr 17, 2020 3:06:22 GMT
Look under the langets. If the grip has leather put leather dressing on it, don't let the leather dry out. Which leather dressing do you recommend? What I now use is probably not available to you. I’ve used many and found that the all work. However since a top strap is involved a liquid would have a better possibility of sipping under the metal. If you prefer a paste that could be applied after the liquid soaks in. The important thing is not to let the leather dry out.
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