Restoration: Austrian Infantry Troopers Saber M1851

awdaniec666 · 1st November 2021, 03:05 PM

I decided to restore an antique Austrian infantry "Mannschaftssäbel M1851" as far as it´s possible and fitting for its strong corrosion.
It has been found in an attic, astonishing since the corrosion is so massive!

What do you think of the result? The backstrap and ring have still to be cleaned.

Any ideas or experience on how to peen the tang again to make it as durable as possible? I have opened the saber by drilling the original peening as economical as possible. Cave: I have no smithy.

Interested Party · 1st November 2021, 04:06 PM

For a small local heat you could try an acetylene torch.

1st November 2021, 03:05 PM	#1
awdaniec666 Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: Central Europe Posts: 166	Restoration: Austrian Infantry Troopers Saber M1851 I decided to restore an antique Austrian infantry "Mannschaftssäbel M1851" as far as it´s possible and fitting for its strong corrosion. It has been found in an attic, astonishing since the corrosion is so massive! What do you think of the result? The backstrap and ring have still to be cleaned. Any ideas or experience on how to peen the tang again to make it as durable as possible? I have opened the saber by drilling the original peening as economical as possible. Cave: I have no smithy. Attached Images

1st November 2021, 04:06 PM	#2
Interested Party Member Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: Eastern Sierra Posts: 468	For a small local heat you could try an acetylene torch.