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General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: Klam on March 11, 2012, 12:38:11 PM
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I was raking through some old junk I had stashed under the stairs when I came accross this..........
(http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/9026/image1546.jpg)
blade is apporox 24" and the handle 7"
(http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/4261/image1547.jpg)
It has some details stamped into the hilt of the blade and the number 1834
into the bottom of the brass handle
(http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/7417/20120311161957.jpg)
(http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/3589/20120311162031.jpg)
I have no idea of it's origin or use. I don't think it was ever used in anger.
It looks more like a dress sword.
Any ideas?
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hfLZozBVpM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hfLZozBVpM
My new zombie apoc weapon right there! :O :lol
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hfLZozBVpM
There's drool all over the desk now -.-
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BK could possibly mean "Black Knight" they are a sword maker. so look around on their item list and see if you can find this sword on there.
I dont think its civil war era because I've got a few civil war relics that have been passed down. I have a confederate sword that looks alot older then this. Could be wrong but I'd date it in the early 1900s
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Did a quick google search for a brass pommel utility sword, and found this... I think we have a winner:
http://www.gunsandswords.com/us-m1832-short-artillery-sword-civil-war-weapons-swords.html
[EDIT: Or at least a replica]
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1870's era NCO sword
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_hfLZozBVpM
I liked the boots stuffed with pork............ouch!
BK could possibly mean "Black Knight" they are a sword maker. so look around on their item list and see if you can find this sword on there.
I dont think its civil war era because I've got a few civil war relics that have been passed down. I have a confederate sword that looks alot older then this. Could be wrong but I'd date it in the early 1900s
I live in England. No idea of the age or origin, although I've had it for at least 20yrs.
Did a quick google search for a brass pommel utility sword, and found this... I think we have a winner:
http://www.gunsandswords.com/us-m1832-short-artillery-sword-civil-war-weapons-swords.html
[EDIT: Or at least a replica]
Yes looks close to what I have.
It has this on the edge of 1 side
(http://img842.imageshack.us/img842/1861/image1552.jpg)
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With the bend at the top for hacking and the serrated edge, it's definitely more of a machete` or utility sword at the very least.
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Ames Sword Co. Nathanial Peabody
the bronze work contracted to Sam Huse from 32 to 34
It's civil war and prolly worth a good penny specially with the scabbard.
Just My Guess,
Edit: my second guess :D ...Reading you live in London
Its a French Infantry sword of around 1831 and the were exported to the Confederates.
http://www.gnwtc.com/swordsshort.htm (http://www.gnwtc.com/swordsshort.htm)
I think the one side of the sword was damaged and was modified at a later date.
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looks like a replica, I wonder why it has Hebrew lettering inscribed :headscratch:
its hard to tell in the pic,looks like there is glue or epoxy where the blade enters hilt? if so definitely a replica
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http://www.swordforum.com/forums/forum.php
Someone over there will know if you're curious enough to register and ask :)
Salute
Steely
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I have no clue what it is but it does appear to be old, dont clean it in anyway it's worth more with original patina on it
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It looks like a French Infantry short sword that the blade has been altered on. Which I believe someone else already said. If it's authentic, it's in very good condition. Except of course the altered blade.
I saw one on an auction site that sold for $1000
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I was going to suggest that it was a sword intended for the theater but it turns out this is an example of a hunting sword used to finish off game.
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:salute during the american civil war(or war of northren aggression) the sword was given to artilarymen. i could be wrong havent look up stuff like that in more years that i remember. i used to do civil war reenacting not much latly.
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:salute during the american civil war(or war of northren aggression) the sword was given to artilarymen. i could be wrong havent look up stuff like that in more years that i remember. i used to do civil war reenacting not much latly.
:aok
<Reenactor here aswell. Havent attended lately either, but that's mainly because I have to buy a whole new uniform as I look like a gorilla wearing a childs suit.
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<Reenactor here aswell. Havent attended lately either, but that's mainly because I have to buy a whole new uniform as I look like a gorilla wearing a childs suit.
I can get cheap uni's up to 4X
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Looks like Spartan property and should be returned.
:noid
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Thanks for all the opinions :aok
Will follow up on some this w'kend when I have time
Have got some better images of it.............
(http://img638.imageshack.us/img638/6370/20120312181153.jpg)
(http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/7007/20120312181244.jpg)
(http://img36.imageshack.us/img36/7724/20120312181359.jpg)
(http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/3190/20120312181559.jpg)
(http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/5772/20120312181713.jpg)
Thanks again for the links......will let you know how I get on.
Maybe sell it for enough for a trip over there and buy a new guitar :pray
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Do some searching under Swiss 19th Century Pioneer Sawback Swords.
http://www.carters.com.au/index.cfm/item/105961-19th-century-sawback-pioneer-sword-with-a-brass-mounted-grip-qui/
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:aok
<Reenactor here aswell. Havent attended lately either, but that's mainly because I have to buy a whole new uniform as I look like a gorilla wearing a childs suit.
:salute im with 16th ar. but i have to admite i resemble that remark.
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Do some searching under Swiss 19th Century Pioneer Sawback Swords.
http://www.carters.com.au/index.cfm/item/105961-19th-century-sawback-pioneer-sword-with-a-brass-mounted-grip-qui/
You got it mate...... :rock
Going to try and sell it now.
Thanks for all the help
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Looks like russian artillary issue. (and possibly manufactured in 1834)
http://britishmilitariaforums.yuku.com/topic/12114 - the middle one.
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Looks like russian artillary issue. (and possibly manufactured in 1834)
http://britishmilitariaforums.yuku.com/topic/12114 - the middle one.
I think you're right... even has the "Hebrew" markings on it. :)