U.S. Military swords - any collectors?

[PALADIN85020]

Swords have never been a prime collecting interest of mine, although I've picked up a few U.S military examples over the years. Here's my (meager) collection of them. Anyone else find these interesting and collectible?

John

 

[gunfish]

I bought a Patton style sabre from a guy that needed money. I was surprised at how naturally I could hit a spot with the point. It cost 400$ and is in very good shape with scabbard. What is the value of a Patton sabre, in your experience?

 

[Stevens]

Just these two from high school ROTC days.
First Sargeant's sword and Officer's saber, if I would have worn them then as dirty as they are now I'd have been "busted' for sure.

The officers saber appears to be the same as the Model 1902 in the OP
Steve W

 

[PALADIN85020]

I bought a Patton style sabre from a guy that needed money. I was surprised at how naturally I could hit a spot with the point. It cost 400$ and is in very good shape with scabbard. What is the value of a Patton sabre, in your experience?

George Patton, as a 2d LT, designed the sword with great care. He was a proponent of a "thrusting" sword rather than a "slashing" design. Patton was a Master of the Sword.

I see them going in today's market for $300 to $650, depending on condition. Mine's in very good shape, made by Springfield Armory in 1914. Bought it years ago for considerably less than quoted here!

John

 

[PALADIN85020]

Just these two from high school ROTC days.
First Sargeant's sword and Officer's saber, if I would have worn them then as dirty as they are now I'd have been "busted' for sure.

The officers sword appears to be the same as the Model 1902 in the OP
Steve W

In high school Jr. ROTC, I wore one of these as a cadet field-grade officer, complete with a Sam Browne belt and strap. The one I own now was actually made in 1902 by Horstmann, and is in excellent shape. They are still standard for formal occasions by Army officers, although I never wore one with my dress blues - couldn't afford one back then on an LT's pay!

John

 

[jlrhiner]

I buy them whenever I find them, especially in pawn shops or similar places. Can't stand to see them there.

 

[Muley Gil]

I have a 1859 USMC officer's sword. In that year, the Marine Corps abandoned the Mameluke saber and went to the US Army's 1850 foot officer's pattern. In 1875, the Corps went back to the ivory handled Mameluke.

I need to take some pictures.

I had a 1860 cavalry saber, but sold it this year.

 

[deadin]

My wife's GGrandfather was a trooper in Co.A 3rd Missouri Cavalry (Northern) in the Civil War. I've thought of picking up a correct saber to display with his tintype, but I don't know what type he would have carried........

 

[Bell Charter Oak Holsters]

Well I have a few within my horse cavalry collection.
1902's from pre WWI, WWI, WWII. A couple of 1896's, a 1906, several 1913's and some Brit and Spanish cavalry sabers too. Of all of them, I think the Spanish Cavalry saber was the best design of it's day. As stout as the U.S. 1913, but pre dates both it, and the Brit cavalry saber which is believed to have been Patton's inspiration for the 1913. Shown last on the right in the image below is the Spanish saber. Real serious blade, me thinks.


Here's just a few;

The 1913 Patton saber's I see for sale lately, have been way up there in price, some approaching a grand or more. I think that if you can find one in good condition with original scabbard for less than $500, you found a bargain.


U.S. 1904 Mc Clellan Saddle and......what my wife calls....JUNK!

Cheers;
Lefty