A Piece of U.S. History

RobertGuy · 3rd December 2016, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick

I notice that there is something stamped on the spine of the blade near the guard but I can't quite make it out.

Ideas?

Rick If you are refering to the British 1804 then what you see is the Royal Cypher for King George III (GR with a crown above)

Jim McDougall · 4th December 2016, 12:02 AM

On the spine, it is the makers name, in accord with standard British practice....in this case, Gill.

4th December 2016, 12:02 AM	#2
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,610	On the spine, it is the makers name, in accord with standard British practice....in this case, Gill.