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2nd January 2013, 12:15 AM
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Enclosed please find 2 pictures - cav. officers M1869 and M1904:
M1869 has symmetric basket ending with valute M1904 has assymetrical basket without valute. M1869 usually, or mostly employed blades with fuller on outer side only. Regards, Martin |
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2nd January 2013, 01:57 AM
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Location: Greensboro, NC
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That has a beautiful pattern welded damascus blade. While one does have to be careful with the "birds eye" pattern, there are authentic old examples in both Indian and European blades. This one is authentic and Ron you should offer to do a light polish and etch because that pattern will really pop.
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2nd January 2013, 03:13 AM
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Martin: thank you for the confirmation! that's exactly what it is; it has fuller on one side only.
Rick: i'll bring that up to the owner. i can just imagine how it is when etched! |
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4th January 2013, 01:09 AM
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I bring a different angle: I have seen this pattern of damascus on WWI and later Nazi presentation sword blades.
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