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Jim McDougall · 13th December 2007, 07:18 AM

I agree with Jeff, nearly impossible to guage authenticity on these without having them in hand, despite the fact that they photograph well. They are indeed in remarkable condition considering the early period they represent. I always wonder why these early form sabres are so often titled 'karabelas' in these auction descriptions, when that term refers to an entirely different hilt form.

13th December 2007, 07:18 AM	#3
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,192	I agree with Jeff, nearly impossible to guage authenticity on these without having them in hand, despite the fact that they photograph well. They are indeed in remarkable condition considering the early period they represent. I always wonder why these early form sabres are so often titled 'karabelas' in these auction descriptions, when that term refers to an entirely different hilt form.