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30th May 2006, 08:10 PM
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That is quite a blade. I think it must be European.
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3rd June 2006, 07:12 PM
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No argument from me, Tim.
 Has anyone any ideas on the pattern (of the blade) A French M1792 pattern was suggested by Jim, however he felt that the curve (of this blade) was more acute than that. |
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3rd June 2006, 08:56 PM
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Something similar.
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3rd June 2006, 11:55 PM
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Thanks Micheal, I agree...very similar. Do you have any info on the sword you posted? Or origin of the blade?
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4th June 2006, 01:00 AM
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It's a Manding sword I just picked up on Ebay. No markings on the blade. Definitely produced by and industrialized society. My guess would be early 1900's.
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5th June 2006, 06:05 PM
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Considering the conflict between the French and the Manding people in the 19c. France is looking most likely as the provider of the blade.
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5th June 2006, 06:22 PM
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I have two Manding swords and both have European /French blades. Here are both of them. Lew |
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