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Old 13th May 2022, 01:03 PM   #1
kronckew
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Just acquired this sword. Can't figure out where/when it is from.



Circular guard plate is 4 in. across. Holes are round, 1/2 in. dia. Grip is 4.5 in.long, 1.5 in. wide, 1 in. thick, wood wrapped in leather strip. Knuckle bow is 1.25 in. wide. All the guard is steel. The pommel keeper is steel, as is the reinforcing late on the front where the blade enters. Slightly curved Blade is 29 in. long, 1.5 in/ wide at the guard. 5mm thick at the guard, slightly distal tapered to the tip. Tip has an 8 in. straight clipped point, semi-sharpened - about as sharp as a butter knife. Spine is slightly T shaped from guard to false edge. Blade has been field sharpened about halfway, rest is butter knife sharp. Balance is 8 in. forward of the grip.


Blade has been cleaned & polished. Guard has been cleaned, and japanned, looks like ther may have been sone light pitting. No markings.


Guard reminds me of a 1796 HC though the grip & pommel are different.


Any information appreciated.
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