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Post by han0verfiste on Aug 28, 2022 20:03:25 GMT
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Post by han0verfiste on Aug 28, 2022 20:06:11 GMT
some more pics of the swords
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Post by pgandy on Aug 28, 2022 20:53:15 GMT
Without photos of the markings it will not be possible to make an accurate statement. However, the one above could be a P1796 British Light Calvary Sabre. The Germans had a counterpart, the designation escapes me at the moment, or it could be a copy thereof. At any rate get some oil on them, including what’s left of the leather grips. There are oils and conditioners for leather.
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Post by pellius on Aug 28, 2022 23:12:23 GMT
Yeah, the third one down looks to be a Prussian Model 1811 Light Cavalry Trooper’s Saber; the famous “Blucher Sabel.” It still has its original hatchet point.
The top one looks British to me.
Sorry, that’s all I’ve got.
Nice haul, though. It took me many years to snag my first Blucher.
Also, welcome to the forum.
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Post by jimmythedonut on Sept 9, 2022 15:49:04 GMT
The top appears to be at least based on the British 1821 Light Cavalry Sabre with the initial Pipeback blade but more markings would be wonderful. Out of curiosity are there any other markings on either the spine or the ricasso? Portugal also used this pattern and the Confederate States might have (I have neither the time nor desire to ever get into that quagmire of "can it cut? cool we'll take it" that Civil War sword import collections are) as well.
As for the 2nd, it is similar to a French pattern, the 1845 pattern hilt and what appears to be a Montmorency fuller. However, it appears to have shagreen too. Obviously cut down. But really without any close up photos of the hilt or blade I cannot offer any other advice than to look up countries within the French sphere of military influence (as opposed to the Anglo-Germanic school of sword design during this quasi Imperial Cold War, keeping in mind some countries like Switzerland switched sides when Napoleon III gave them a panic attack and they went over to the (superior IMO) style of Austrian/Anglo fullered spear point sabres)
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