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Yesterday, 07:42 PM

B.Evans replied to a thread Sword conservation advice request in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Man ohh Man That thing is ALLLLL Business . Yes sir . I had indeed read somewhere that those guys were bristling with blades and unique armor . All...

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04-17-2018, 09:25 PM

B.Evans replied to a thread Sword conservation advice request in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Can we see the rest of that Bad Boy please?

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04-17-2018, 07:19 PM

B.Evans replied to a thread Sword conservation advice request in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Good read Max Thanks for sharing .

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04-16-2018, 01:45 PM

B.Evans started a thread Riet 1821 import question in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Hey guys . I have a few questions im hoping somebody can help me with . I have a English made sabre marked RIET and its in rough shape . I have been...

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04-15-2018, 11:29 PM

B.Evans replied to a thread St Etienne Saber M 1882 Infantry Non regulation Guard in Antique & Military Sword Forum

thanks Max

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04-15-2018, 12:54 PM

B.Evans replied to a thread British 1853 Sabre help . in Antique & Military Sword Forum

exactly where I got if from about 6 months ago !! Assuming we are talking about Scholagladitoria Matt lol. ..Its funny im just now slowing down...

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04-15-2018, 07:20 AM

B.Evans replied to a thread British 1853 Sabre help . in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Ahhh Thank you very much Will and James .. I do appriciate the help B. You believe its a Solingen made 83 Will?

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04-15-2018, 03:31 AM

B.Evans replied to a thread British 1853 Sabre help . in Antique & Military Sword Forum

11 Hussars ? Ive checked and they did a lot of service there .

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04-15-2018, 02:00 AM

B.Evans replied to a thread Early British or German cavalry Sword ? in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Something worth mentioning is the absence of the langet on the one side ? Also the location of the slit for sword knot . Cool piece you have there ....

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04-14-2018, 11:46 PM

B.Evans replied to a thread Unique M1882 Artillery Saber in Antique & Military Sword Forum

I do believe you are correct . Its on fleabay at the moment lol I might take her down she's an awful nice sword that know body seems interested in...

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04-14-2018, 09:29 PM

B.Evans replied to a thread Unique M1882 Artillery Saber in Antique & Military Sword Forum

I have a German made version with the black style hardwood handle with finger grooves its fast in the hands thats for sure

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04-14-2018, 08:57 PM

B.Evans replied to a thread British 1853 Sabre help . in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Here are a few more pictures of the spine markings mentioned Thanks again B.

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04-14-2018, 08:54 PM

B.Evans started a thread British 1853 Sabre help . in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Hey everyone . Was wondering if I could get some help identifying this sabre . I believe it to be a British 1853 cav model that was marked for and...

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04-14-2018, 08:28 PM

B.Evans replied to a thread Spanish Colonial, Republica de Mexico, Mexican Revolution in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Beautiful

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04-14-2018, 03:19 AM

M Forde replied to a thread FS: A German Sword in Antique Classifieds (Non-business)

Sold, thank you.

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04-13-2018, 10:18 PM

B.Evans replied to a thread More French than French? in Antique & Military Sword Forum

I didn't think that ebay one was French either . Inspired by . Im no expert by any means . However I would be actually surprised if she was French...

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04-13-2018, 10:01 PM

B.Evans started a thread St Etienne Saber M 1882 Infantry Non regulation Guard in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Can anybody tell me if this is rare ? Ive only seen this one that ive had for a while now .. Just curious . She's not really my kind of sword but was...

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04-13-2018, 05:07 PM

B.Evans replied to a thread More French than French? in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Lol right ;)

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04-13-2018, 12:12 PM

B.Evans replied to a thread More French than French? in Antique & Military Sword Forum

definitely French influenced

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04-12-2018, 04:21 AM

M Forde replied to a thread Patent Solid Hilt in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Superb! I am yet to find a patent solid tang.

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04-10-2018, 06:10 AM

M Forde started a thread FS: French Garde Nationale Sword in Antique Classifieds (Non-business)

This is a lovely, light sabre and rather pretty too. The blade is etched with GARDE NATIONALE and there is a French coq amongst the military trophies...

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04-09-2018, 03:10 AM

M Forde started a thread FS: An English Sabre in Antique Classifieds (Non-business)

These sabres seem to have been used by a variety of soldiers, from gunners to Indian sergeants, so I’m disinclined to give it a proper name. It’s a...

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04-09-2018, 02:55 AM

M Forde started a thread FS: A British 1890 Pattern Cavalry Sabre in Antique Classifieds (Non-business)

Marked to the 24th Lancers, the 9th Lancers and the Hertfordshire Yeomanry. Overall, the sword is in super condition with a mostly shiny blade...

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04-08-2018, 05:05 PM

B.Evans replied to a thread French 1821 1822 and 1829 Thoughts on handling characteristics please in Antique & Military Sword Forum

ahhhh cool .. Seems like Spain did rapiers well ? Im inclined to believe that the Hubbub about the GREAT TOLEDO STEEL is just a load of hot air . I...

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04-07-2018, 06:27 AM

B.Evans replied to a thread French 1821 1822 and 1829 Thoughts on handling characteristics please in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Thanks Dale . Ive read somewhere that the 1822 or the 21 was a favorite of the French for duels as well . Max , I to wonder about the influence of...

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04-06-2018, 07:48 PM

B.Evans replied to a thread French 1821 1822 and 1829 Thoughts on handling characteristics please in Antique & Military Sword Forum

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04-06-2018, 07:48 PM