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Post by nwgreatwar on Apr 12, 2024 21:41:54 GMT
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Post by pellius on Apr 12, 2024 22:06:39 GMT
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Post by pellius on Apr 12, 2024 22:08:08 GMT
Also, welcome to the forum
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Post by nwgreatwar on Apr 13, 2024 14:03:11 GMT
Thank you so much Pellius. I think you are 100% correct. I can rest now. Ha. To me it looks like someone painted the entire thing black at one point. Blade, basket, etc so any detailed markings are truly covered up, but after looking at your link there is a round cartouche on the blade and maybe even some remnants of some lettering on one side. I might end up breaking out the steel wool on this guy. I don’t think I can hurt the value at all and maybe I can bring some of the maker marks back out. Thank you again. That was my first post and the community came through in a huge way. Much appreciated.
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Post by pellius on Apr 13, 2024 16:49:59 GMT
The ‘67 Swissie is one of my favorite models of all time.
Though not particularly valuable as 19C sabers go, they have become quite a bit less common lately. Do you have the scabbard?
The photos aren’t super clear, but your saber looks to be in very serviceable condition. The original grips were black leather over wood, so not tremendously difficult to repair if you want. The blade looks like it’s in good condition, too. If the hilt is still firm to the blade (prolly is because.. Swiss), a good refurb may be well worthwhile.
Even as is, that’s a very cool sword.
If you like the big and serious look and feel of a true fighting cav saber, the ‘67 is right at the top of the heap, so consider yourself spoiled!
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Post by nwgreatwar on Apr 13, 2024 21:05:04 GMT
It is in solid shape, minus the leather wrap missing and the black paint. Lol And sadly no scabbard. I wish I had one for it though. It has a really nice weight and feel to it. I think I paid about $80 for it at the time and just couldn’t resist adding a saber to the old collection. Theres a slight wave in the blade for the last 8 inches or so, but only noticeable if looking down the spine. I’m pretty excited to know what it is now. Thanks again!
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Post by nwgreatwar on Apr 14, 2024 0:50:41 GMT
I did a little work on it. It is marked CEBR. Weyersburg along with a left facing crowned king stamp and a H stamp. On the opposite side there is a + stamp which I’m assuming is for Switzerland?
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Post by pellius on Apr 14, 2024 1:20:50 GMT
The + is for Switzerland.
Are you sure it isn’t “GEBR”?
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Post by nwgreatwar on Apr 14, 2024 1:39:32 GMT
It’s probably Gebr. The C was probably a G
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Post by pellius on Apr 14, 2024 2:30:18 GMT
Now you have make and model info.
Nice
This hobby is so cool
🙂
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I bought this clunker years ago and it’s aggravated me ever since. It’s got zero visible maker marks and I can’t find any comparable images online. I’ve been trying to figure out what this one is. It has the general look of an Austrian model 1850, sort of. Not the right number of grip grooves and missing the two knot slots. Has seven holes in the basket making me think Austrian. Got this one in Texas years and years ago. So then I start thinking Austrian export to Mexico? Anyone have an idea on this? Sorry….unable to add pics from my iPhone as it says they are too large. I’ll work on uploading pics. 
