Identification Problem: Saber

awdaniec666 · 9th December 2021, 05:14 PM

Hello there!
I appreciate any ideas on the origin of this following saber. It has been obviously shortened (Lenght: 65cm) and comes from the collection of a deceased Polish collector. The seller saw no markings, but I think I can see something on the crossguards inner side. I still expect it to be delivered to me. I have absolutely no clue. Thanks!

Will M · 10th December 2021, 04:43 PM

I see a cut down 1907 bayonet blade with a ameteur made guard or modified guard. The exposed nut on the tang is not how edged weapons are finished in the pommel.

awdaniec666 · 10th December 2021, 10:17 PM

Hey Will, thanks for replying! I have looked for the mentioned bayonet and it looks very much like it. Any idea how the curvature has found it’s way on the final product?
Edit: this weapon looks kind of „home made“ to me.

drac2k · 11th December 2021, 10:01 PM

Don't discount it; it is not the worst or most bizarre theatre-made knife that I have seen.

9th December 2021, 05:14 PM	#1
awdaniec666 Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: Central Europe Posts: 170	Identification Problem: Saber Hello there! I appreciate any ideas on the origin of this following saber. It has been obviously shortened (Lenght: 65cm) and comes from the collection of a deceased Polish collector. The seller saw no markings, but I think I can see something on the crossguards inner side. I still expect it to be delivered to me. I have absolutely no clue. Thanks! Attached Images

10th December 2021, 04:43 PM	#2
Will M Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: In the wee woods north of Napanee Ontario Posts: 391	I see a cut down 1907 bayonet blade with a ameteur made guard or modified guard. The exposed nut on the tang is not how edged weapons are finished in the pommel.

10th December 2021, 10:17 PM	#3
awdaniec666 Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: Central Europe Posts: 170	Hey Will, thanks for replying! I have looked for the mentioned bayonet and it looks very much like it. Any idea how the curvature has found it’s way on the final product? Edit: this weapon looks kind of „home made“ to me.

11th December 2021, 10:01 PM	#4
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,237	Don't discount it; it is not the worst or most bizarre theatre-made knife that I have seen.