American Horsemans or British Dragoon sword?

Will M · 20th February 2015, 08:36 PM

I have been thinking this sword American revolution which it is for time period.
Neumanns book illustrates this sword hilt 1768-80.
Is it American or British as it dates before Britain standardized sword patterns.
The sword is well made, a 35 3/4" curved blade with clipped point. Has a good even taper and the width narrows from ricasso and swells to point.
WYATT is stamped on the blade ricasso and the mark A/57 is stamped on the guard and scabbard mouth. The mouth has a white buff leather strap.
Not an inexpensive sword for a trooper. Balance is good for a cutting sword at 5 3/4" from hilt.

20th February 2015, 08:36 PM	#1
Will M Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: In the wee woods north of Napanee Ontario Posts: 391	American Horsemans or British Dragoon sword? I have been thinking this sword American revolution which it is for time period. Neumanns book illustrates this sword hilt 1768-80. Is it American or British as it dates before Britain standardized sword patterns. The sword is well made, a 35 3/4" curved blade with clipped point. Has a good even taper and the width narrows from ricasso and swells to point. WYATT is stamped on the blade ricasso and the mark A/57 is stamped on the guard and scabbard mouth. The mouth has a white buff leather strap. Not an inexpensive sword for a trooper. Balance is good for a cutting sword at 5 3/4" from hilt. Attached Images