Sabre ?

Atlantia · 26th May 2012, 04:59 PM

Fab sword, love the shape. What a curve!!

Jim McDougall · 27th May 2012, 02:05 AM

Agree this thing is impressive, and when these were made swords were still very much primary weapons.....when these were called out again during the Civil War it seems they were shortened down. In my opinion this sword looks right, the rust on the hilt seems more recent, and the blade pretty clean, but the leather worn through on grip looks official. Incredible to find these kinda deals these days.......like the old urban tale of a lady who had a 'Chevy' in a barn for 50 years or some such...turned out to be a '54 Corvette with nearly no miles on it!

Rick · 27th May 2012, 03:21 AM

Well, the proud Owner is my favorite restrauteur .

I expect to be drinking free for a bit .

Jim, I will hoist one to you .

He was thrilled to hear the news; the piece would do well in the Summer Americana auction here at Eldred's, but he intends to keep it above the bar .

I advised him to do not much of anything to the sword except perhaps wax the blade .
First, do no harm ...

Just goes to show ... sometimes the pig in a poke works out .

" To err is human,
To arr is pirate."

Multumesc · 27th May 2012, 09:28 AM

Beautiful sword.

fernando · 31st May 2012, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick

Well, the proud Owner is my favorite restaurateur .

I expect to be drinking free for a bit .

...

For a bit ? After hearing all this, even if he has a close fist, he will easy offer you a season pass

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Rick · 31st May 2012, 07:16 PM

27th May 2012, 03:21 AM	#3
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,339	Well, the proud Owner is my favorite restrauteur . I expect to be drinking free for a bit . Jim, I will hoist one to you . He was thrilled to hear the news; the piece would do well in the Summer Americana auction here at Eldred's, but he intends to keep it above the bar . I advised him to do not much of anything to the sword except perhaps wax the blade . First, do no harm ... Just goes to show ... sometimes the pig in a poke works out . " To err is human, To arr is pirate." Last edited by Rick; 27th May 2012 at 04:01 AM.

26th May 2012, 04:59 PM	#1
Atlantia Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: The Sharp end Posts: 2,928	Fab sword, love the shape. What a curve!!

27th May 2012, 02:05 AM	#2
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,295	Agree this thing is impressive, and when these were made swords were still very much primary weapons.....when these were called out again during the Civil War it seems they were shortened down. In my opinion this sword looks right, the rust on the hilt seems more recent, and the blade pretty clean, but the leather worn through on grip looks official. Incredible to find these kinda deals these days.......like the old urban tale of a lady who had a 'Chevy' in a barn for 50 years or some such...turned out to be a '54 Corvette with nearly no miles on it!

27th May 2012, 09:28 AM	#4
Multumesc Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Romania Posts: 204	Beautiful sword.

31st May 2012, 07:16 PM	#6
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,339