U.S. Swords and sabers

[.455_Hunter]

I have my Grandfather's 1902 that he used in the AEF. The ironic thing is that it's from a German contractor.

 

[erikpolcrack]

I have several, the two most interesting given to me by an English friend. One was a Model 1914 SMLE bayonet his grandfather had carried (and used) in WWI. The other was a cavalry saber marked 2 D. G. on the blade just below the hilt. Was told that meant 2nd Dragoon Guards. His great-great grandmother had found it in the family barn one morning when she was sent out to see what the animals were fussing about. Best they could figure it was left there by a deserter making his way home.

 

[clang444]

I've picked up a few swords over the years, no real rhyme or reason, just ones that were inexpensive (at the time). Only 1 is a US sword:

 

[CajunBass]

My grandfather had several he'd dug out of the ground around home during the 60's. Home being the Cold Harbor area of Hanover County, Virginia. Previous owners apparently had no more need for them and they just got dropped/thrown away. Most of them were simply sword shaped pieces of rust, but one, a Union Artillery non-commissioned officers sword (Looked sort of like a Roman broadsword) was in remarkable shape for something that had been in the Virginia dirt for 100 years or so. Actually it would have been in good shape for having been stored in a bedroom closet all those years.

 

[soFlaNative]

I have an original Marine officer's sword from the post Civil War era. I also have my Mameluke pattern USMC sabre.

I just picked up a Patton Saber today at a good price. Had a beautiful German artillery sword that I need to have the handle mounted to properly

1917 boarding cutlass? I have a couple of never-installed blades
, and a third with a home-made wooden handle which was used as a corn knife.

I have my Grandfather's 1902 that he used in the AEF.

I have several, the two most interesting given to me by an English friend. One was a Model 1914 SMLE bayonet his grandfather had carried (and used) in WWI. The other was a cavalry saber marked 2 D. G. on the blade just below the hilt. Was told that meant 2nd Dragoon Guards..

Without pictures all this resemble flop of the cow This is a great thread.

 

[Eltioloco]

http://smith-wessonforum.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=657177&stc=1&d=1701889769

These are the two U.S. Sabres in my meager collection.

In the middle is a 1840 heavy cavalry sabre. Known as “Ol’ Wrist Breaker” made in 1849 by Ames

On the bottom is a 1913 Patton Saber. Made in 1918 by LF&H

The saber on top is the children’s sword I gave to my son when he turned 4. I was so proud of myself for finding a great gift for the little tike. As I was sitting back in fatherly pride, he ran the sword to the hilt on the sofa pillow. My wife still brings that up, quite often in fact. Hence the rounded tip on the kids sword.
Ken

 

[desi2358]

I have owned a few. Currently have two, one US and one Japanese. The US saber is an 1860 Cavalry model without the scabbard. Hung in a den for years, I got it from the son of the guy who had it. Smelled like cigarette smoke and the blade had turned brown. The brass guard had been waxed and is still nice and shiny surprisingly.

The Japanese is a small, western style dress sword. Naval pattern if I remember correctly. I once had several others but they've all gone down the road.

 

[diyj98]

I've owned a number of various swords over the years. Although I tried to concentrate on WWII era blades, I've had a few civil war pieces as well. I've seen a lot in poor condition or even fakes priced out of this world, but I've stumbled into a few bargains along the way. I picked a nice etched blade lion head German sword for $100 out of the local paper a few years ago and last year found a nice German SS degan for $300 at an estate sale. Most I find fall into the grossly over price category though.

 

[Muley Gil]

Without pictures all this resemble flop of the cow This is a great thread.

Found an old picture. The naval cutlass is a reproduction.

Close-up of the USMC marking.

 

[pmanton]

Here's mine. I served both in the Marines and the Army

 

[skwchock]

I see lots of swords at shows. But I am always wary about their authenticity. Are they the "real deal" or are they all "reproductions" hoping for someone to buy them at high prices.