To all:
I have had this sword for the past 20 years and never knew what it was. I knew from the look of it that it was pre-war of some sort.
Well, it is a "Model 1830 Militia Officer's Sword" according to the picture on page 393 of Warman's Civil War Collectibles Field Guide
It has no scabbard, but it is very light and quick to swing for a slashing attack. It could be Mex War as well as Civil War.
Anyone have any more about this weapon? The book doesn't list much. Possible makers/areas it might have been made, etc.? There are no apparent markings on the blade either...
Any advice on this would be most-appreciated.
Thanks- Johnny Lloyd
I have had this sword for the past 20 years and never knew what it was. I knew from the look of it that it was pre-war of some sort.
Well, it is a "Model 1830 Militia Officer's Sword" according to the picture on page 393 of Warman's Civil War Collectibles Field Guide
It has no scabbard, but it is very light and quick to swing for a slashing attack. It could be Mex War as well as Civil War.
Anyone have any more about this weapon? The book doesn't list much. Possible makers/areas it might have been made, etc.? There are no apparent markings on the blade either...
Any advice on this would be most-appreciated.
Thanks- Johnny Lloyd
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