Sword for identification

Emanuel · 11th April 2008, 06:52 PM

Hi All,

Dom you're right about the artillery division - I only considered the foot. The first time I tried the link it wouldn't load, but now it worked. It looks like the frog is a replacement. Here I saw 1831s go for $350 Canadian, quite a bit cheaper than 360EU. Now I wonder what prices are like in France, Germany, etc... on the street in small antique shops.

David, when I handled the 1831 it felt like a robust chopper, perhaps akin to a Moro barong. Made for chopping, and chopping well I think. The term was derogatory because the sword had no finesse, one didn't have to be a skilled fencer to use it I imagine.

Jim I didn;t know about Le Hussard, thank you for that link. They ahve some 1831s listed at 270EU. Not bad perhaps, but at "bargain" I want less

The cheapest I saw was 250CAD here in To. Should have grabbed it

Cheers!
Emanuel

11th April 2008, 06:52 PM	#11
Emanuel Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,242	Hi All, Dom you're right about the artillery division - I only considered the foot. The first time I tried the link it wouldn't load, but now it worked. It looks like the frog is a replacement. Here I saw 1831s go for $350 Canadian, quite a bit cheaper than 360EU. Now I wonder what prices are like in France, Germany, etc... on the street in small antique shops. David, when I handled the 1831 it felt like a robust chopper, perhaps akin to a Moro barong. Made for chopping, and chopping well I think. The term was derogatory because the sword had no finesse, one didn't have to be a skilled fencer to use it I imagine. Jim I didn;t know about Le Hussard, thank you for that link. They ahve some 1831s listed at 270EU. Not bad perhaps, but at "bargain" I want less The cheapest I saw was 250CAD here in To. Should have grabbed it Cheers! Emanuel