Help with sword identification.

CutlassCollector · 30th April 2013, 09:06 PM

Hi,

This sword came in a very rusty condition but cleaned up quite well, which unfortunately revealed no markings at all. I thought it was a cutlass at first but now I'm thinking it may be shortened from a longer sword.
The blade is single fullered and slightly curved, is 28" long and slender at slightly over 1" wide at the ricasso. The handle is wood and the hilt does not seem to have been replaced at any time and has a nicely shaped teardrop quillon
I know it's not much of a hint but it was purchased in the US.
Any ideas gratefully received!
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30th April 2013, 09:06 PM	#1
CutlassCollector Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Scotland Posts: 340	Help with sword identification. Hi, This sword came in a very rusty condition but cleaned up quite well, which unfortunately revealed no markings at all. I thought it was a cutlass at first but now I'm thinking it may be shortened from a longer sword. The blade is single fullered and slightly curved, is 28" long and slender at slightly over 1" wide at the ricasso. The handle is wood and the hilt does not seem to have been replaced at any time and has a nicely shaped teardrop quillon I know it's not much of a hint but it was purchased in the US. Any ideas gratefully received! CC Attached Images