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02-25-2021, 01:27 PM

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

I agree Matthew non specialist auction with poor photos and description may prevent some eyes from noticing. I've also seen some of these auctions...

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02-25-2021, 12:57 PM

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

Canada marked their swords in different locations contrary to official orders. I see that Quebec LC (Lower Canada) swords are marked and UC (Upper...

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02-25-2021, 12:09 PM

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

Matthew all British pattern swords sell at a premium in the UK when compared to Canada. There is just not the interest and $ here to get top $ or £....

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02-25-2021, 08:27 AM

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

I have one and have had two others. They don't seem to bring a premium and the 1853p seems more desirable. Canadian sourced 1864p swords tend to be...

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02-24-2021, 12:56 PM

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

I don't believe that the 1864p sword with 35 1/2 inch blade can fit into later 1885/90 scabbards that are made for 34 1/2" blades..

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02-24-2021, 12:53 PM

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

All the 1864p swords I've seen lack inspection markings. Canadian regiments that travelled to England for WW1 training brought their swords and...

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02-24-2021, 10:48 AM

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

Matthew does your 1864p sword have the usual inspection markings?

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02-24-2021, 10:47 AM

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

This modification was used in Canada for the 1882p swords. I don't recall seeing this on the 1864p sword but possibly a yeomanry regiment wished to...

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02-23-2021, 11:49 AM

Will Mathieson replied to a thread ININ sword marking??? in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Bibliography 8: Gyngel Dudley S. Hawtrey, Armourers Marks, London

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02-23-2021, 11:48 AM

Will Mathieson replied to a thread ININ sword marking??? in Antique & Military Sword Forum

I found a similar marking but may not be the same one.

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02-23-2021, 11:15 AM

Will Mathieson replied to a thread ININ sword marking??? in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Jim the ININ may be just decoration or Latin. I would need a photo of the other marking to correctly match it. The marking may be listed in 1000...

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02-20-2021, 03:44 PM

Will Mathieson replied to a thread Mortuary Sabre sword in Antique & Military Sword Forum

From ref: 5. Dufty Arthur, Richard, European Swords and Daggers in the tower of London

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02-19-2021, 07:36 AM

Will Mathieson replied to a thread Mortuary Sabre sword in Antique & Military Sword Forum

It is the mark of John Allen. Ref: 1000 Markers marks of European Blademakers, page 1. By Zygmunt S. Lenkiewicz

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02-17-2021, 11:15 AM

Will Mathieson replied to a thread Latest "Baltimore" cutlass being listed - Any thoughts? in Antique & Military Sword Forum

It sure is and buy a known seller who mixes fakes with authentic pieces to give the fakes some credibility. Then claims to be a consignment house so...

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02-14-2021, 02:26 PM

Will Mathieson replied to a thread A Baden Seitengewehr in Antique & Military Sword Forum

A simple but elegant sidearm. Luckily they did not use these in the 1980's when I drove through Baden into France without stopping then once I...

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02-13-2021, 04:00 PM

Will Mathieson replied to a thread Wilkinson P.A. Knife Pattern, what is this?? in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Thanks Gordon, I was sure it had something to do with the tips appearance. Using the PA notation in 1866 the year the sword was made it could be said...

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02-12-2021, 09:29 PM

Will Mathieson replied to a thread Wilkinson P.A. Knife Pattern, what is this?? in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Prince Alfred, interesting but does this refer to shape of the whole blade or just the tip? That the page also says knife one could assume the last...

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02-12-2021, 02:16 PM

Will Mathieson started a thread Wilkinson P.A. Knife Pattern, what is this?? in Antique & Military Sword Forum

I have an interesting sword that was posted some time ago though I never followed up on what Wilkinsons meant by P.A. Knife Pattern. Does anyone...

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02-12-2021, 10:00 AM

Will Mathieson replied to a thread Wilkinson Grenadier Guards Colonel P.D.Boyle in Antique & Military Sword Forum

I got a quote a couple years ago for nickelling an old sword hilt. It was $300 so I did not have it done. That's about £171

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02-11-2021, 05:20 PM

Will Mathieson replied to a thread British Scottish acanthus hilted sabre? German cutlass? Non regulation? Indian troop? in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Then V shaped blade appears sharp continuing to the guard. This collar most likely is needed to fit the blade securely in the guards blade opening....

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02-11-2021, 09:45 AM

Will Mathieson replied to a thread London Post Office Directory 1855 for lookup? in Antique & Military Sword Forum

Interesting name, John Burgoyne Pillin. from a 2006 post by Bill Goodwin: S.J. Pillin was Septimus John Pillin, which was absorbed by the...

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02-10-2021, 10:42 PM

Will Mathieson replied to a thread British Scottish acanthus hilted sabre? German cutlass? Non regulation? Indian troop? in Antique & Military Sword Forum

The sword was made with this blade.

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