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10th May 2021, 06:04 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: adelaide south australia
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Saw Backed Hanger - pictures and futher details
Saw Back Short Sword (Hanger, Machete ?)
Nationality: British India maybe? Date: Circa 1880 ? Maker/Retailer: n/a Overall Length: In Scabbard 28 3/16” 71.5 cm, Sword Only 27 ½” 69.9 cm Blade length: 22 ½” 57.2 cm (Saw back 16” 40.5 cm) Blade widest point: 1 ½” 3.8 cm Hilt widest point: 5” 12.7 cm Inside grip length: 4” 10.1 cm Weight: In Scabbard 0.971 grams Sword Only 0.905 grams Marks, etc.: It is stamped 83M at the top of the blade on one side and the initials H I O 91 on the other. Description: Hanger with steel D Shaped Guard and stepped pommel. The grip is ebony with fine cross hatched decoration. The blade is broad, heavy and saw backed, stamped 83M at the top of the blade on one side and the initials H I O 91 on the other. The Black Leather scabbard has steel mounts. New Pictures attached |
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10th May 2021, 11:32 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,613
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Hi,
The blade profile and the design of the chape and throat on the scabbard are too similar to the P1856 pioneer sword to be coincidence I would think. Regards, Norman. |
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10th May 2021, 12:03 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Portugal
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