What is this?

BBJW · 1st March 2009, 12:11 AM

I just picked this up at a gunshow and I don't know what it is. The one mark is not very clear. I know it is over cleaned, but it was cheap. My first guess was Russian.

Cheers
bbjw

Jim McDougall · 1st March 2009, 08:02 AM

Hi BJ,
This very munitions looking piece is likely 1850's to 70's continental sidearm, very much like German states and Austria type weapons. The casting of the hilt seems unusually dull, and while the style of the hilt resembles the weapons issued to pioneers, this seems smaller and the blade of course does not have the typical serrated back.
Could not find match in Wagner, but more research might turn something up.
All the best,
Jim

1st March 2009, 12:11 AM	#1
BBJW Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Idaho, USA Posts: 228	What is this? I just picked this up at a gunshow and I don't know what it is. The one mark is not very clear. I know it is over cleaned, but it was cheap. My first guess was Russian. Cheers bbjw Attached Images

1st March 2009, 08:02 AM	#2
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 9,948	Hi BJ, This very munitions looking piece is likely 1850's to 70's continental sidearm, very much like German states and Austria type weapons. The casting of the hilt seems unusually dull, and while the style of the hilt resembles the weapons issued to pioneers, this seems smaller and the blade of course does not have the typical serrated back. Could not find match in Wagner, but more research might turn something up. All the best, Jim