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Post by Dave Kelly on Aug 9, 2022 7:04:58 GMT
You got western civilization covered well, now time for asian and middle eastern collection lol One more sword and the house will fall apart... (rofl)
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Post by Dave Kelly on Dec 13, 2021 0:45:13 GMT
No markings on the ricasso at all?
Kinda of looks like a Cutlass.
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Post by Dave Kelly on Oct 25, 2021 0:40:12 GMT
I'm not a fan of Herbert. His psychobabble, mysticism and cultural rehash of Holy Roman Empire vs early Islam was nonsense.
Surprised that the 1984 Dune actually sticks closer to the books than this Wagnerian drudge. The sets and costuming look like they were collected from a Salvation Army trash dumpster. Surprised that masters of a sophisticated intergalactic empire all dress like Beverly Hillbillies. The ambiance of the books and the 1984 were higher.
Obviously, I don't share the current enthusiasm. A voice from the wilderness who heard your thumppers. :-)
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Post by Dave Kelly on Oct 10, 2021 17:47:16 GMT
I couldn't bring up these pictures when I first commented. The bright hilt is an 1845 hilt. The sword knot single slit is a tell. The 1850 has a double slit.
The blackened hilt is most likely an original 1858 "experimental". According to "With Drawn Blades" history there were a number of variants in early production, for a program that failed.
Nothing here is 1869.
The 1850 had a light cav grind down to 33 inches of blade.
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Post by Dave Kelly on Oct 9, 2021 23:38:28 GMT
Sorry, I don't think the pictures were visible in that post. I have added them as attachments. Yes; the collar was poured as part of the hilts form. Thanks, Dave!
I'm glad to hear that. I bought the M1845 in that first image with the red arrow today from Matt Easton, and was hoping it wouldn't come apart in my hand while cutting tatami Just out of curiosity, what did he charge you for the 1845. They used to be 1500.00 + S&H.
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Post by Dave Kelly on Oct 9, 2021 1:08:45 GMT
Yes; the collar was poured as part of the hilts form.
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Post by Dave Kelly on Aug 14, 2021 21:34:15 GMT
I've recently completed a purchase from Dave Kelly. Communications were prompt and courteous. Shipping was fast and the packaging was excellent - very secure. The item I received was outstanding and as described. Looking forward to doing business with him again. Shipping wasn't fast. I shipped FEDEX because USPS has been an avg 12 days behind scheduled shipping out of Richmond. Fedex was 6 days behind. Can't believe thay took a 3 day delay out of Greenville NC, then had to ship to Memphis then go to Nashville. Nuthin we can do about it. The new reality since the pandemic.
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Post by Dave Kelly on Mar 28, 2021 19:05:00 GMT
1st shot of Moderna was a month ago. 2d shot was administered this morning.
Some concern about vaccination, primarily due to my advanced COPD. Glad I went ahead and did it. Went home after first injection, with no reaction. Woke up the next day with a sore arm and mild flu-like conditions. Took a DayQuill and the second day after the sore arm was still there; but the flushness was gone. Day three fine again. Been fine.
Expect much the same this time. Got the second shot 9am today and have had no reaction to it.
The organizational efficiency of the vaccine site is awesome. Both cases I arrived on site 15 mins early and both times they snatched me up and had me out the door, back in my car, and on my way home, at the time I was scheduled to report to the site.
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Post by Dave Kelly on Mar 21, 2021 0:42:40 GMT
I fail to see their sharpening service. It's buried under an item option button for item extras.
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Post by Dave Kelly on Mar 19, 2021 21:38:00 GMT
Dave Kelly - that is the coolest sig I think I've ever seen. I laughed out loud. But make sure it's a two-level shrubbery. Because once you have found the shrubbery, you must place it here beside this shrubbery, only slightly higher so you get the two-level effect with a little path running down the middle. ;)
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Post by Dave Kelly on Mar 19, 2021 21:08:21 GMT
Friday 19th and the new format is up. New navigation format. Have to find where the vendors page are. They are accessible from the front page. I can't find the individual sword stats. Thanks. I went back to take another look. I hadn't scrolled down low enough on the item page. Specification, reviews, and description are at the bottom left. The individual stats are in a drop down under the item once you clicked on it.
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Post by Dave Kelly on Mar 19, 2021 20:41:55 GMT
Friday 19th and the new format is up. New navigation format. Have to find where the vendors page are. They are accessible from the front page.
I can't find the individual sword stats.
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Post by Dave Kelly on Jan 23, 2021 2:57:32 GMT
I bought this sword thinking it was a P1897 NCO sword. After I got it I found the blade was too long. Per LoC 8823 it should have a 32 9/16" blade. Mine has a 33 1/4" blade. LoC 9243 approves the P1898 NCO sword. It says the blade was heavier and stiffer than the P1897 but doesn't mention longer. I have attached photos and a sketch with its dimensions. The only marking is the Proved symbol. There is no etching on the blade. Finally it came with a leather scabbard meant to attach to the Sam Browne belt. Per the LoC it should have come with a steel scabbard. So do I have a P1898 or something else? Thanks. George V Staff Sergeant's sword? The brass guard is not known to me. Usually steel. ???
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Post by Dave Kelly on Jan 16, 2021 18:44:44 GMT
I simply slide my swords in. I have this baldric from a DoD www.museumreplicas.com/right-handed-european-baldric-black I marked where I wanted the lower stitch and a shoemaker stitched by hand. Not entirely trusting the stitching I added rivets to both ends. I learned simple stitching like this from the shoemaker can do it now. As for the upper, I made the holes and laced with a black shoe string so that it has some adjustment, which I’ve never used. Shown is with a replica M1813 Rose NCO Sword with its simple stud button. So far it has accommodated whatever I’ve put in it, even a rapier with no stud. Not feeling secure about that I have since made a lip using friction tape around the rapier sheath’s mouth to give the baldric something better to hang on to. Looking at the first pic, you have a scabbard throat with a button. The baldric for this style has a punch hole. Mounting the scabbard you align the button and hole, and press the button thru. You can see examples if you google "baldric". Don't have one in my collection. All my baldrics are for rapiers.
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Post by Dave Kelly on Aug 27, 2020 22:58:41 GMT
That’s one impressive sword. Who cares whether it’s historical or not as long as you like it. I’d hate to be on the receiving end of that thing. Looks like a Swiss saber to me (or in this case a swish saber).
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Post by Dave Kelly on Aug 19, 2020 15:45:29 GMT
Thank you for the reply! Unfortunately I don't have access to that book so I can't check myself. Does it maybe mention what CC could stand for (the sabre was found in Croatia, then part of the Habsburg Monarchy)? Also, what could the snakeskin handle mean? The other similar sabres I found online didn't have grips like that, could this mean it wasn't a standard issue? If I wanted to get this refurbished by a smith, what king of prices I could expect (Europe)? The CC is an inspection mark. I've seen the CC before, but can't find a reference. The sharkskin on an enlisted saber suggests a Non-commission officer (sergeant) saber. www.deutsches-blankwaffenforum.de/ You might consider joining this German sword forum. They might be able to help you better than I. I'm not sure how to price this saber. 1845-50 sabers can run 1200-1500. The 1858s are much less. The style you have is rare for an 1858. Refurbish work can be expensive, because it is time consuming. Prices vary country to country.
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Post by Dave Kelly on Aug 18, 2020 23:28:27 GMT
Hi everyone, I have this sabre I was recently told is an Austrian cavalry sabre from the mid 19th century. After browsing the forum I find it most resembling the 1850 model. However, it has a different number od holes on the hilt and the grip is snakeskin wrapped/coated. Unfortunately there's no inscription apart from CC. I would really appreciate it if you could help me identify the model. Thanks in advance! ibb.co/CmhvVLtibb.co/RBVyJQvibb.co/ySF1pjpibb.co/Mfzs48yibb.co/zGT56QzWhat you are looking at is an early model 1858 cavalry saber. The 45 and 50 both had problems with guard plates cracking and failing at the tang port. The 1858 put a reinforcing plate at the tang port. The 7 drain holes on the guard plate are unique to the series as the odd hole is centered on the bottom of the plate, while 3 are on each side. The final standard issue of the guard plate was narrower and rose higher at the top. Info was taken from "With Drawn Sword", Ortner and Artlieb, Verlag Militaria published, pg 209.
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Post by Dave Kelly on Jul 25, 2020 18:14:58 GMT
Sorry if this is the wrong forum, wasn't sure where else to post. How often do they refresh their stock? It's been the same exact stuff since March, at least in the medieval section. Thanks. Sellers are subject to the production and shipping of goods in a market suffering from poilitics and COVID-19. Windlass bought Marto up and is supplementing with stuff rather than concentrating on their own line. Hard times.
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Post by Dave Kelly on Jul 25, 2020 0:58:34 GMT
Hello everbody, I have a small French and British napoleonic cavalry sabres collection, photos of which I will be posting on the forum for those who are more experienced to comment on. But for now, does anyone know where I might find repro woollen throat washers? Haven't seen any offer from europe in years. Most people settle for making their own in brown of buff. You could inquire on sword forum international.
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Post by Dave Kelly on Jul 24, 2020 4:18:08 GMT
I didn't open all the swords apparently as the last said "full" on it.
This is a bastard, non regulated officers field piece. The quillon does probably indicate a german manufacture. However the use of a diamond langet is characteristic of a french affiliation. (grrrr). The blade is more characteristic of the British 1821 type as to origin, but Solingen produced these copiously as of 1822.
When in doubt these get offered up as "continental" sabers; place undetermined.
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