Hussar model 1777 French Mameluke??

Radboud · 27th October 2022, 07:14 AM

I’m not comfortable with the casting of the bronze grip. It’s too unrefined / unfinished for a French officer sabre or for the Imperial Guard. Looking at the langets, I have to wonder if the sword as mounted would even fit in a scabbard. It would be tight at the very least.

The blade is good, pre-1800 going by the writing style on the spine, which further casts into doubt that they are original to each other.

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27th October 2022, 07:14 AM	#3
Radboud Member Join Date: Sep 2021 Location: New Zealand Posts: 285	I’m not comfortable with the casting of the bronze grip. It’s too unrefined / unfinished for a French officer sabre or for the Imperial Guard. Looking at the langets, I have to wonder if the sword as mounted would even fit in a scabbard. It would be tight at the very least. The blade is good, pre-1800 going by the writing style on the spine, which further casts into doubt that they are original to each other.