Sabre ?

Rick · 27th May 2012, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by M ELEY

That it does, Jim, that it does!!!

Lucky bustard!!! Too funny!

$35...I still can't get over that one!

Rick, I'm not one for much cleaning/polishing, but the hilt looks like it does have a little active rust. Perhaps a mild polish with 600 grit sandpaper/motor oil or olive oil just to prevent any future break-down?

You know, I would suggest that but I'm afraid he'll mess it up; which is why I didn't .

Maybe I will offer to do this; just to handle it again .

The scabbard seemed to have been japanned black from what remains of the finish . It is badly rusted .

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

Emanuel · 28th May 2012, 06:16 AM

VM Type 2 is it?

Well then, another entry on the "must-get" list

Lovely curve, brings to mind the more extreme gurade.

Rick · 28th May 2012, 06:15 PM

More than you ever wanted to know .

http://springfieldarsenal.files.word...esentation.pdf

Dmitry · 29th May 2012, 03:12 AM

Nice!
It's a $3000 sword.

M ELEY · 29th May 2012, 04:28 PM

$35...$3000...not too much of a difference-

Jim McDougall · 29th May 2012, 04:54 PM

Thank you Rick for posting the Cromwell work on this !!! I had no idea it was online and was wishing I had my copy here in the bookmobile.

While I very much agree with the potential retail price range on the sword I deferred placing specific value here as we prefer not to discuss these in this venue. I would caution readers that the opinions on value expressed do not constitute an appraisal or valuation for use in any type transaction or legal matter.

I cannot resist saying again what a magnificent sabre this is, and would really like to see more discussion and hopefully more examples entered here!!!

Rick · 30th May 2012, 06:07 PM

Hi Jim, I'm glad you found that link useful .

I'm starting to think that unaltered examples of this particular sword must be pretty darn scarce .

28th May 2012, 06:16 AM	#2
Emanuel Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,242	VM Type 2 is it? Well then, another entry on the "must-get" list Lovely curve, brings to mind the more extreme gurade.

28th May 2012, 06:15 PM	#3
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,347	More than you ever wanted to know . http://springfieldarsenal.files.word...esentation.pdf

29th May 2012, 03:12 AM	#4
Dmitry Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 607	Nice! It's a $3000 sword.

29th May 2012, 04:28 PM	#5
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,184	$35...$3000...not too much of a difference-

29th May 2012, 04:54 PM	#6
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,458	Thank you Rick for posting the Cromwell work on this !!! I had no idea it was online and was wishing I had my copy here in the bookmobile. While I very much agree with the potential retail price range on the sword I deferred placing specific value here as we prefer not to discuss these in this venue. I would caution readers that the opinions on value expressed do not constitute an appraisal or valuation for use in any type transaction or legal matter. I cannot resist saying again what a magnificent sabre this is, and would really like to see more discussion and hopefully more examples entered here!!!

30th May 2012, 06:07 PM	#7
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,347	Hi Jim, I'm glad you found that link useful . I'm starting to think that unaltered examples of this particular sword must be pretty darn scarce .