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Today, 08:15 AM

George Wheeler replied to a thread Interesting frog to the bayonet. in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Vladimir, I think the ring was used for the attachment of a bayonet/dagger knot. Romanian dress bayonets/daggers had a similar ring attached to...

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01-11-2021, 01:20 PM

Glen C. replied to a thread A Whatzit? What Timeline? in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Thanks. The fellow had posted to a few forums but is not on facebook. I caught the replies yesterday. Cheers GC

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01-09-2021, 11:13 PM

Glen C. started a thread A Whatzit? What Timeline? in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Completely unmarked. A wayfarer bought it as an ACW officer's sword. It seems there are registration issues here, so I'm posting this around. ...

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01-07-2021, 10:45 AM

Glen C. replied to a thread Blue and Guilt question? in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Continental made blade vs British (imo). The old "what does the peen look like" might come to mind.

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01-07-2021, 10:43 AM

Glen C. replied to a thread Blue and Guilt question? in Antique & Military Sword Forum

The appearance of Brian's example may be from cleaning off rust while preserving what is left in the fuller. Neat sword.

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01-06-2021, 07:56 AM

Glen C. replied to a thread Blue and Guilt question? in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Brian's blade looks fine to me and I agree the trellis effect in the ending of b&g was happening earlier than many maintain. I'd love to see more of...

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01-04-2021, 04:34 PM

Glen C. replied to a thread Romania Carlos I sword with paperback blade - Question in Antique & Military Sword Forum

The scabbard for mine was absolutely a mismatch, as the throat would not accept the blade. The scabbard was alos in parts, as broken in a couple of...

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01-04-2021, 08:53 AM

George Wheeler replied to a thread Romania Carlos I sword with paperback blade - Question in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Glen, The scabbards for the Navy sword are shown as black leather with anchors on the gilt brass middle and top mounts. So, the scabbard does...

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01-03-2021, 02:26 PM

Glen C. replied to a thread Romania Carlos I sword with paperback blade - Question in Antique & Military Sword Forum

I found this one in a gun shop and without a pommel nut. I added a simple cutlery collet nut and added the felt washer. I later sprayed the grip...

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01-03-2021, 08:16 AM

George Wheeler replied to a thread Romania Carlos I sword with paperback blade - Question in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Derek, It may be that this Romania was a small market because of the size of the military and that is why you are having trouble finding...

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01-03-2021, 02:52 AM

Glen C. replied to a thread Romania Carlos I sword with paperback blade - Question in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Old Swords has a Romanian eagle head pommel sabre listed as cavalry. I have a white sharkskin gripped eagle sabre in a naval form I blame on...

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01-02-2021, 01:08 PM

George Wheeler replied to a thread Romania Carlos I sword with paperback blade - Question in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Derek, Your sword is shown in my 1931 dated Eickhorn catalog for Rumanien as their catalog Number 653. It is identified as an "Offizier Sabel...

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12-31-2020, 08:34 AM

George Wheeler replied to a thread Best of 2020 in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Some nice finds gents! I am particularly jealous of the minty USRM sword.

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12-23-2020, 08:01 AM

George Wheeler replied to a thread Best of 2020 in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Some nice edged weapons shown so far. Mel, do you know what country your Naval dirk is from?

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12-22-2020, 10:56 AM

Glen C. replied to a thread Best of 2020 in Antique & Military Sword Forum

I suppose my best buy might be an Ames 1870 bayonet that just arrived yesterday via the "pony express". Two weeks via USPS Priority. I could want...

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12-22-2020, 08:33 AM

George Wheeler started a thread Best of 2020 in Antique & Military Sword Forum

It is time for the annual Best of Show thread to showcase your best buy of 2020. It does not have to be the rarest or most expensive sword you found...

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12-21-2020, 01:41 PM

Paul G. replied to a thread 18th Century Cutlass/Hanger in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Nice blade I would love to see a picture of the tang.

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12-21-2020, 10:41 AM

Paul G. replied to a thread Early sidearm military sword ID? in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Thanks everyone I thought it may be a Victorian copy but on examination it looks much older. I was told once European mid to late 17th century ? To...

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12-20-2020, 05:28 PM

Paul G. started a thread Early sidearm military sword ID? in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Hello looking for thoughts on the origin and age of this sword. 30 inch blade 35 OAL some copper inlay in the wolf marking. Thanks !

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12-18-2020, 02:07 PM

MikeShowers replied to a thread Identification of initials on 1845 British infantry sword in Antique & Military Sword Forum

This was my initial thought as well, but the more I look at it the more it reminds me of some of the Wilkinson gilt steel hilts of the same period...

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12-18-2020, 09:32 AM

MikeShowers replied to a thread Identification of initials on 1845 British infantry sword in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Any signs of the blade being service sharpened? A British officer of this period would generally have his sword, or swords, sharpened upon embarking...

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12-17-2020, 08:58 PM

MikeShowers replied to a thread Identification of initials on 1845 British infantry sword in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Nice sword! It's good to see that it came with the leather scabbard. I also agree that it's RNC. A few tips for researching. This sword could have...

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