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Today, 08:33 PM

Len Scibilia replied to a thread M1859 USMC Sergeant’s sword??? in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Hi George, I did find your thread as well as Richard's monograph on the "59 sword. I can't see the king's head on either side of the ricasso. it...

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Today, 06:59 PM

Richard Schenk replied to a thread Another Ketland I believe. in Antique & Military Sword Forum

The marking on the spine appears to be “J S & Co”. John Sayre (1771-1852) was a New York silversmith/jeweler who in 1802 joined with one Richards...

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Today, 06:46 PM

Richard Schenk replied to a thread M1859 USMC Sergeant’s sword??? in Antique & Military Sword Forum

I would need to see the etching from the reverse side of the blade, the one opposite the side with the Federal eagle and the "e pluribus unum" band. ...

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Today, 05:18 PM

Will Mathieson replied to a thread Another Ketland I believe. in Antique & Military Sword Forum

George looks like the marking could be Ketland & Co. Surviving our canadian winter???

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Today, 12:21 PM

G.J.West started a thread Another Ketland I believe. in Antique & Military Sword Forum

I have another war of 1812 American Eaglehead sword looks like Ketland Pommel. 31 inch blade 6 gold filled engravings, blueing. Bone spiral handle,...

2 replies | 26 view(s)

Today, 09:58 AM

Richard R. replied to a thread Help for the descriptions and dating of "oriental" patterned blades in Middle-East, India & Africa (MEIA)

Below is a larger photo of the inscription for possible interpretation or translation. I hope this is helpful. Richard.

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Today, 07:58 AM

George Wheeler replied to a thread M1859 USMC Sergeant’s sword??? in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Len, Use the search feature on these CW period USMC NCO swords and take a look at the discussion around a sword I bought a few years ago. ...

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Yesterday, 06:47 PM

Will Mathieson replied to a thread 1796 officers LC Gill markings in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Withers book:https://www.harveywithers.com/british-1796-pattern-light-cavalry-troopers-sword/ But if you with to spend more you get much more with...

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Yesterday, 05:59 PM

Richard Machin replied to a thread 1796 officers LC Gill markings in Antique & Military Sword Forum

I have the Robson book but im looking for something specific to 1796P swords if you know any.

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Yesterday, 05:53 PM

Richard Machin replied to a thread 1796 officers LC Gill markings in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Thants brilliant thanks for the link and picture. I am very glad it is an earlier one.

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Yesterday, 05:52 PM

Richard Machin replied to a thread 1796 officers LC Gill markings in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Yes its great, a unit mark would have be nice but this is great! Cheers for the link!

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Yesterday, 12:25 AM

Michael.H replied to a thread 1796 officers LC Gill markings in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Looks like it has the pre 1801 coat of arms on the blade. Some info here on Warrented swords https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnZsXFQWzE8

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02-04-2023, 09:17 PM

Will Mathieson replied to a thread 1796 officers LC Gill markings in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Nice to have the hussar on horseback etching. Try this book:...

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02-04-2023, 08:27 PM

Richard Machin started a thread 1796 officers LC Gill markings in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Hello, I recently purchased this 1796P LC but I am not sure on all the markings so I thought this would be a good place to check. As far as I...

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02-04-2023, 05:49 PM

Len Scibilia started a thread M1859 USMC Sergeant’s sword??? in Antique & Military Sword Forum

I got this piece yesterday at a local antique show. I noticed the USMC NCO style scabbard but didn't see a Marine etching on the blade. A collector...

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01-31-2023, 03:35 AM

Przemek P replied to a thread FS:Przemek katanas in Classifieds (Non-business Users)

witam mam inny miecz o podobnych wymiarach ale cena jest niższa 2000$ rabat dla forumowiczów 1700$

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01-30-2023, 07:37 AM

George Wheeler replied to a thread Best Sword of 2022 in Antique & Military Sword Forum

"Light" & "Heavy" Cavalry swords really does not describe these two monsters. They are both heavyweight beasts. Nice find last year.

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01-30-2023, 03:50 AM

Michael.H replied to a thread Best Sword of 2022 in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Brought this 1796 light cavalry officers sabre by Woolley&co and the 1796 heavy cavalry trooper sword by Bate in 2022 like them both equally.

32 replies | 1038 view(s)

01-29-2023, 10:47 AM

Warwick Newson started a thread Interesting Sword, Possible Nagasaki Connection in Nihon-to Forum

After a break from collecting, I am re-enthused and back in the saddle, I cam across this today, with the interesting story it was presented to a Dr...

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01-28-2023, 03:00 PM

Richard R. started a thread Help for the descriptions and dating of "oriental" patterned blades in Middle-East, India & Africa (MEIA)

Hello, In the context of a collection on the history of pattern blades of various geographical origins, I would appreciate your help for the...

1 replies | 116 view(s)

01-28-2023, 12:55 PM

Eric Fairbanks replied to a thread Best Sword of 2022 in Antique & Military Sword Forum

I believe Weyersberg made pretty much all of Horstmann's swords. At one time when purchased from Widmann, Horstmann was more involved in sword...

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01-28-2023, 10:11 AM

Will Mathieson replied to a thread Best Sword of 2022 in Antique & Military Sword Forum

The scabbard has the German export looking ring bands. Could it be that Horstmann imported Solingen made 1853's and added his company name to them?...

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01-28-2023, 09:14 AM

Ben Bevan replied to a thread Best Sword of 2022 in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Indeed Eric, most unusual, any markings on the scabbard ( which appears to be a US type with a large drag) ?

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01-28-2023, 03:53 AM

Vladimir Sukhomlinov replied to a thread Best Sword of 2022 in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Eric, this is a find, congratulations! British pattern 1853 saber made by Horstmann - Wow. Who did he do it for?

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01-26-2023, 05:17 PM

Will Mathieson replied to a thread French style m1822 Sword to id in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Pics here

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01-26-2023, 11:15 AM

Eric Fairbanks replied to a thread Best Sword of 2022 in Antique & Military Sword Forum

I pick this up at an antique store and had never seen such an animal. A great find for me.

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01-26-2023, 03:32 AM

Silvien Bogers started a thread French style m1822 Sword to id in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Hi all, Looking to ID a probbaly French sword with a short blade 56,5 cm. Briquet size i guess I cant make the images smaller to show. 3 bar...

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01-23-2023, 09:30 AM

Richard R. started a thread Verification of the dating of the Yatagan in Middle-East, India & Africa (MEIA)

Hello I am requesting your help in verifying the dating of the following yatagan with a pattern welded twist core (see pictures) as well as any...

0 replies | 108 view(s)

01-23-2023, 07:34 AM

Dan D'Silva replied to a thread Where did everyone go? in Modern Production Katanas

I expect we're in that vicious cycle where fewer people posting leads to members checking in less often, which leads to even fewer posts. I've been...

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01-23-2023, 07:28 AM

Dan D'Silva replied to a thread Recreating a mid-18th century hunting sword in "Home Improvements" Projects

A mid-18th century hunting sword with long ricasso. Shortening the blade is an option! I have lately wanted things to be as light as possible. ...

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