Markings or Decorations on Mexican Swords

Alan62 · 17th January 2007, 03:42 PM

It is a Model 1853 British Dragoon.At least from the research I have done.The blade measures 34.25 inches long with an overall length of 39.75 inches and a 1.3/8’s wide blade that is 3/8’s thick at the ricasso. It has wooden grips..It has a strong iron hilt. It appears to have been painted black at some time. The blade also has a very black patina that looks really good. One of the branches of the guard looks as if it may have been repaired some time long ago. There is no maker's mark that I can find but that is not uncommon for these type swords.

If you get a chance Matt check out my thread titled Help Identifying a sword and see the pistol that is my family heirloom

17th January 2007, 03:42 PM	#11
Alan62 Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 164	It is a Model 1853 British Dragoon.At least from the research I have done.The blade measures 34.25 inches long with an overall length of 39.75 inches and a 1.3/8’s wide blade that is 3/8’s thick at the ricasso. It has wooden grips..It has a strong iron hilt. It appears to have been painted black at some time. The blade also has a very black patina that looks really good. One of the branches of the guard looks as if it may have been repaired some time long ago. There is no maker's mark that I can find but that is not uncommon for these type swords. If you get a chance Matt check out my thread titled Help Identifying a sword and see the pistol that is my family heirloom