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Post by mattmatt on Jan 18, 2021 21:30:02 GMT
Hi again. You guys have been great in the past here’s another one for you let me know if I can help in any way scabbard is 30 7/8 inches. Blade is 30 1/8 to top of guard, an entire sword length is 35.5 inches. Special shout out to edelweiss,who does not have to tell me 15 to 20 times to take a picture of the whole sword......
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Post by mattmatt on Jan 18, 2021 21:34:26 GMT
Hi again. You guys have been great in the past here’s another one for you let me know if I can help in any way scabbard is 30 7/8 inches. Blade is 30 1/8 to top of guard, an entire sword length is 35.5 inches. Special shout out to edelweiss,who does not have to tell me 15 to 20 times to take a picture of the whole sword......
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2021 1:35:39 GMT
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Post by mattmatt on Jan 19, 2021 13:48:45 GMT
Thanks for the info. So I’m garnering that this is a worthless sword from early to mid 1900s. If that’s the case, do I get the polish out and turn it into a mirror? Is the sheath nickel? Will it polish? Is it worth the $125 I have invested?
Hope all is well my friend
Matt
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2021 16:42:06 GMT
It would display well all shined up.
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Post by mattmatt on Jan 19, 2021 19:32:53 GMT
Do you think that that sheath is nickel or steel is there any way to tell or with the sheath remain the Dell gray and everything else gets polished up. If it’s not worth anything that is probably the direction I will go hit all the brass real good leave the leather wrap alone or maybe just a touch of leather conditioner. I can wipe down the blade and remove any of those light rust spots. I cannot tell if that Nick sheath is nickel or steel and do you think it will shine up?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2021 20:02:35 GMT
Try a small spot near the drag. I honestly don't have a clue. If it is flaking or rust pocked, it would be nickel chrome on steel. Otherwise, I've not a clue. I'm sure it would shine. I doubt the scabbard is white brass (aka nickel silver) through and through. Just try a mild polishing agent (Noxon, Nevr-Dull, Simi-Chrome,etc). I don't want to rag about your photos but you share little about the scabbard, for instance the toe/drag. As usual, it is like trying to answer questions about something being shown from a distance and not conducive to offering much opinion. The sword itself, has been fairly presented and remarks lsted. Kidding but answers are 1$, correct answers are 2$ and dumb looks will continue to be entirely free Overall the sword appears to be fairly well preserved and you did "ok" for what it appears to be. Again, this is a century newer than my real knowledge and interests. Cheers GC
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Post by mattmatt on Jan 20, 2021 0:01:45 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Jan 20, 2021 1:08:54 GMT
Ya, gee. It kinda looks like some level of plating. Maybe nickel but not chrome? I dunno. Shine er up and you'll see less rust. Or mask the fittings with tape, scuff it and then paint it semi-gloss black (or purple for that matter). It is your baby you may choose to treat as you like. Or just pass it on to another with a war story. The unclosed scabbard rings further points to what I have already outlined. Military academy cadet or association, perhaps fraternal. You have the links to study and become as knowledgeable about them as I am. Maybe more in time. Cheers GC
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