Sabie - curiosity

ulfberth · 27th July 2015, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Multumesc

total length = 770mm

blade length = 640mm

8 mm thickness of the blade at the base =

blade width = 35 mm

Hi Multumesc,
that looks like a French infantry sabre model 1767, I say looks because the guard quillion is not correct for this model.

kind regards

Ulfberth

kronckew · 27th July 2015, 05:51 PM

for info: french baldric for the briquet infantry sabre. note the scabbard on mine has a loop on the throat piece to which a leather tongue is sewn to engage the buckle on the baldric. the smaller one just to the rear & upwards was for the bayonet. the 2nd illustration also shows the sword knot in white with a red tassle & how it was fastened to the sword.

Jim McDougall · 28th July 2015, 04:38 PM

I agree with Ulfberth, this does seem to be one of the French M1767.
While the cast ribbed hilt does bring to mind the typical and classic other ranks briquette, the vestigial upward langet corresponds to the French model he notes for this example.

M ELEY · 28th July 2015, 10:08 PM

I always liked the infantry briquettes of this type. As it corresponds to the French model, Jim, would it have the typical 'St Eteinne' marking on the blade. as many do? I was wondering if any of the French patterns were for export and, therefor, unmarked?

fernando · 28th July 2015, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ulfberth

... that looks like a French infantry sabre model 1767, I say looks, because the guard quillion is not correct for this model...

That's precisely the question, isn't it ?

27th July 2015, 05:51 PM	#2
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,239	for info: french baldric for the briquet infantry sabre. note the scabbard on mine has a loop on the throat piece to which a leather tongue is sewn to engage the buckle on the baldric. the smaller one just to the rear & upwards was for the bayonet. the 2nd illustration also shows the sword knot in white with a red tassle & how it was fastened to the sword. Attached Images

28th July 2015, 04:38 PM	#3
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,462	I agree with Ulfberth, this does seem to be one of the French M1767. While the cast ribbed hilt does bring to mind the typical and classic other ranks briquette, the vestigial upward langet corresponds to the French model he notes for this example.

28th July 2015, 10:08 PM	#4
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,184	I always liked the infantry briquettes of this type. As it corresponds to the French model, Jim, would it have the typical 'St Eteinne' marking on the blade. as many do? I was wondering if any of the French patterns were for export and, therefor, unmarked?