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Yesterday, 02:10 PM

Vladimir Sukhomlinov replied to a thread Saber of the US Cavalry 1906. in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Richard, thanks for the answer. Tell me what years Inspector James H. Clayton worked in. Sincerely, Vladimir.

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Yesterday, 11:32 AM

Richard Schenk replied to a thread Saber of the US Cavalry 1906. in Antique & Military Sword Forum

The initials "J.H.C" are these of long-time Springfield inspector James H. Clayton. The "51" is likely the rack number.

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Yesterday, 03:41 AM

Vladimir Sukhomlinov replied to a thread Saber of the US Cavalry 1906. in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Hello everyone. The saber shown above came to me. I want to ask about the mark of the army inspector-inspector standing on the blade. The first...

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04-08-2021, 01:27 PM

Eric Fairbanks replied to a thread Spanish ?Personal protection sword in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Sword two possibly made from 1728 model cavalry blade.

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04-08-2021, 01:23 PM

Eric Fairbanks started a thread Spanish ?Personal protection sword in Antique & Military Sword Forum

I am seeking information on these two swords.I suspect mid to late 18th century and Spanish and for personal protection. Sword one and similar style...

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04-07-2021, 10:34 AM

Dmitry Z~G replied to a thread Sword Attributed To General and President Franklin Pierce in Antique & Military Sword Forum

The provenance is rather shaky, but not impossible. The sword could have been Franklin Pierce's, or one of his brothers, who were both career...

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04-06-2021, 06:04 PM

Ivan B. replied to a thread Austrian 1858 troopers pattern sword in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Apparently Wurttemberg, and initially was issued to 25th Dragonerregiment „Königin Olga“ (1. Württembergisches). Later dragoons received new m/1889...

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04-06-2021, 03:06 PM

Will Mathieson replied to a thread Austrian 1858 troopers pattern sword in Antique & Military Sword Forum

John what an interesting find. Nice to have the regimental markings that I'm sure Dale could chime in on.

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04-06-2021, 10:55 AM

John Sheard started a thread Austrian 1858 troopers pattern sword in Antique & Military Sword Forum

I recently bought this sword very cheaply at auction where it was described as an Austrian 1859 cavalry trooper’s pattern. Completely outside my...

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04-06-2021, 02:23 AM

cateen replied to a thread short sword, thrusting sword? what do you think? in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Thank you Dale - I would not have known where to start with that, even if it is common :) I have another mystery one as well but looks as though...

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04-05-2021, 04:01 PM

Rob O'Reilly replied to a thread 1864 troopers sword scabbard in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Hi Will, I asked the same question 15+ years ago. As you know in 1872, 170 Pattern 1864 swords were purchased by the Canadian Government to...

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04-05-2021, 01:18 PM

Matthew R replied to a thread 1864 troopers sword scabbard in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Hi Rob, I've looked all over my scabbard and have not seen any markings from the original rings, always hoped I'd find something but they must have...

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04-04-2021, 04:50 PM

Joo-Hwan Lee replied to a thread Testing Testing.. Check 1... 2... Is this thing on? Sibilance. Anyone? in General Discussion Forum

Hey, Jeff. Good to see one of the old guard posting. I have various stuff in the works. I guess I can post them, but not sure if anyone would...

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04-03-2021, 11:36 AM

Brian Kent started a thread The Return of the Highlander Sword Shoppers Guide in Sword Movies & Movie Swords

Hi all, as a member from long ago(literally 98/99 original HSG days) I decided to reignite the Highlander Sword Shopper Guide on facebook. Its...

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04-02-2021, 10:07 PM

Jeff Ellis replied to a thread Sharpe's Sword in Sword Movies & Movie Swords

Is that where that sword came from at the theater? I watched two kids have a sword fight using a really nice looking saber and a stage sword after a...

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04-02-2021, 09:58 PM

Jeff Ellis started a thread Testing Testing.. Check 1... 2... Is this thing on? Sibilance. Anyone? in General Discussion Forum

This place has been pretty quiet for a few years, anyone even checking the General forum, or the other forums that brought people in and where people...

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04-02-2021, 09:00 PM

Will Mathieson replied to a thread 1864 troopers sword scabbard in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Hello Rob do you have any ideas why the blade width is reduced on your 1864p sword? I've seen the odd sword with similar reduction in blade width, an...

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04-02-2021, 04:23 PM

Dale Martin replied to a thread short sword, thrusting sword? what do you think? in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Cateen: You have a French Mle 1874 bayonet for the Gras rifle of the same date. Very common in the collecting world. Dale

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04-02-2021, 03:44 PM

cateen started a thread short sword, thrusting sword? what do you think? in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Hi there, I was wondering if anyone could tell me what this might be. The sheath has a slot for tying to the the belt I assume but I have no idea...

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04-02-2021, 08:47 AM

Rob O'Reilly replied to a thread 1864 troopers sword scabbard in Antique & Military Sword Forum

The very first Canadian 1864 I owned had the same scabbard ring configuration as your, but closer inspection revealed the original ring bands were...

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04-01-2021, 09:57 AM

Daniel Siegler started a thread Looking for a Rick Barrett katana with a nagasa of 29-30 inches . in Classifieds (Non-business Users)

The condition doesn’t matter as long as there isn’t any damage to the sword

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03-31-2021, 12:48 PM

Glen C. replied to a thread Sword Attributed To General and President Franklin Pierce in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Not me.

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03-31-2021, 11:20 AM

william fisher replied to a thread Sword Attributed To General and President Franklin Pierce in Antique & Military Sword Forum

WOW $9500.00 on hold lol for you ? good for you !!! bill

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03-31-2021, 06:22 AM

Glen C. started a thread Sword Attributed To General and President Franklin Pierce in Antique & Military Sword Forum

In rummaging through misplaced bookmarks, I had flagged this sword listed at Horse Soldier. Now on Hold, so I figure we can at least discuss its...

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03-30-2021, 10:26 AM

Brock H replied to a thread Sharpe's Sword in Sword Movies & Movie Swords

Thank you, gentlemen. I had suspected it was an actual pattern and not a made up sword for the films.

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03-29-2021, 10:19 AM

Will Mathieson replied to a thread Sharpe's Sword in Sword Movies & Movie Swords

The 1796 HC sword would be a better sword than infantry swords of the period but heavier though not overly. The 1796 is longer and a better cutter...

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03-29-2021, 08:40 AM

David. L replied to a thread Sharpe's Sword in Sword Movies & Movie Swords

The author (Bernard Cornwell) has a note at the end of one of the Sharpe books on the sword. The sword was the 1796 pattern Heavy Cavalry sword -...

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03-28-2021, 06:44 PM

Vladimir Sukhomlinov replied to a thread Sam Brown's Belt in the US Army in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Thanks for the info. In the photo, he looks younger than his usual picture with a pipe in the style of the sailor Popeye. Therefore, I did not...

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03-28-2021, 04:55 PM

hc bright replied to a thread Sam Brown's Belt in the US Army in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Also that's Douglas MacArthur in the old photo.

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