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Forum: European Armoury 8th May 2020, 09:51 PM
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Posted By ConfederateCanuck
There are guys like Glen on the American Civil...

There are guys like Glen on the American Civil War Forum where I usually spend my time. I do my part to help others on that Forum, but without these super-knowledgeable experts/collectors, the state...
Forum: European Armoury 8th May 2020, 07:27 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 18,575
Posted By ConfederateCanuck
Wow!! Incredible! I actually was starting to...

Wow!! Incredible! I actually was starting to think it would be unlikely we'd ever find out what it was. As I searched online, it became obvious to me how many similar looking swords exists, so...
Forum: European Armoury 8th May 2020, 02:08 PM
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Views: 18,575
Posted By ConfederateCanuck
It would be appreciated if the thread title could...

It would be appreciated if the thread title could be changed to "What is this sword? Possibly British 1800s" or whatever else you might recommend would attract the right kind of experts to the...
Forum: European Armoury 8th May 2020, 02:06 PM
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Views: 18,575
Posted By ConfederateCanuck
The 1842 muskets that were sold to the North and...

The 1842 muskets that were sold to the North and South during the American Civil War were converted to percussion before entering service. In 1861 whe the war started, both sides purchased whatever...
Forum: European Armoury 7th May 2020, 06:52 PM
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Views: 18,575
Posted By ConfederateCanuck
Re the 1842 Austrian musket, it looks like this:

Re the 1842 Austrian musket, it looks like this:
Forum: European Armoury 7th May 2020, 05:49 PM
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Posted By ConfederateCanuck
The sword looks very similar to British 1821...

The sword looks very similar to British 1821 Pattern swords. Does that help at all?
Forum: European Armoury 7th May 2020, 05:05 PM
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Posted By ConfederateCanuck
Many of those were later converted to percussion....

Many of those were later converted to percussion. His is percussion. But whether it was converted to percussion or made in percussion, I can't be certain...I need to learn more. His musket was made...
Forum: European Armoury 7th May 2020, 04:19 PM
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Views: 18,575
Posted By ConfederateCanuck
Since the opinions are tending to suggest a...

Since the opinions are tending to suggest a British origin for the sword, is there any way to change the title of this thread to attract those with British sword expertise?
Forum: European Armoury 7th May 2020, 02:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 18,575
Posted By ConfederateCanuck
Thanks for your opinion. We have two opinions...

Thanks for your opinion. We have two opinions that match (British). I started looking online at British swords from the 1800s and I can definitely see the similarities.

The information from...
Forum: European Armoury 7th May 2020, 02:16 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 18,575
Posted By ConfederateCanuck
I agree the photos are blurry, but the guard is...

I agree the photos are blurry, but the guard is very clear to see. Wouldn't that be the biggest clue?


In the meantime, I will ask for photos. Thanks.
Forum: European Armoury 6th May 2020, 06:58 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 18,575
Posted By ConfederateCanuck
What is this sword? Possibly British 1800s ...

Hi. I am new to this Forum and am hoping to help my friend identify a sword that he was told was an Austrian Infantry sabre from the mid-1800s.

After trying to do my own online searches, I have...
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