French mameluke? first batch of images

celtan · 6th November 2008, 01:17 AM

Hi Guys,

Obviously, Jean and Jim know much, much, so much more than I do about swords, that I can only accept their opinions as facts.

OTOH, this sabre's spine inscriptiosn are very clear, and the width/spacing of the brief fuller near the spine is uniform and consistent across its length. So, whoever did the curving truly did an outstanding job.

Is this a difficult procedure? Is it cheap? Can anyone do it? Is there an economical benefit for doing it, specially after paying a knowledgeable armourer for his work?

Why would anyone do it?

Could this be an experimental 1846 blade, mounted in a surplus 1822 hilt?

Questions, questions...Sounds like another Sherlock Holms mistery, like the old Danish Hussars Sabre.

Fun!

I'll take a macro pic of the poincon, and submit same soon.

Best regards, and do missbehave !

M

6th November 2008, 01:17 AM	#13
celtan Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: PR, USA Posts: 679	Hi Guys, Obviously, Jean and Jim know much, much, so much more than I do about swords, that I can only accept their opinions as facts. OTOH, this sabre's spine inscriptiosn are very clear, and the width/spacing of the brief fuller near the spine is uniform and consistent across its length. So, whoever did the curving truly did an outstanding job. Is this a difficult procedure? Is it cheap? Can anyone do it? Is there an economical benefit for doing it, specially after paying a knowledgeable armourer for his work? Why would anyone do it? Could this be an experimental 1846 blade, mounted in a surplus 1822 hilt? Questions, questions...Sounds like another Sherlock Holms mistery, like the old Danish Hussars Sabre. Fun! I'll take a macro pic of the poincon, and submit same soon. Best regards, and do missbehave ! M