[Chris Evans]

Hi Lee,

Originally Posted by Lee

and here is my battered old example that seems to have a similar locking mechanism: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showpo...4&postcount=15

The ring pull/release made its appearance around 1875, so yours is most probably earlier, but its general styling suggests 19th century.

Unfortunately inscribing date of manufacture was not an established practice.

Cheers
Chris