FOR SALE Model 1860 cavalry Saber???

[GreyGus]

I just picked this up and am looking for help on identification. I bought it assuming it is just a very abused reproduction. But I thought I should ask for advice before I start aggressively cleaning.

I have done nothing except spray the blade with oil and wipe it with a rag. I have not located any markings, but I don’t know where to look, and they could be hidden by rust (excuse me , patina)
If real where would any markings be located?

Thanks in advance for any help.

G. Gus

 

[ead]

Looking at the fabric on the grip alone, I'd agree that it's a very abused reproduction.

 

[smoothshooter]

I just picked this up and am looking for help on identification. I bought it assuming it is just a very abused reproduction. But I thought I should ask for advice before I start aggressively cleaning.

I have done nothing except spray the blade with oil and wipe it with a rag. I have not located any markings, but I don’t know where to look, and they could be hidden by rust (excuse me , patina)
If real where would any markings be located?

Thanks in advance for any help.

G. Gus

More people have been ripped off/misled about the history and authenticity of swords than any other military collectible item with possible exceptions of WWII German uniform insignia and ceremonial daggers.
I assume any purportedly antique sword I see as a reproduction or fake unless EXTENSIVELY DOCUMENTED by someone reputable who really knows their stuff about swords.
I am no expert, but my WAG is that the sword pictured above is a reproduction, possible artificially aged.
However, I could be wrong.

 

[GreyGus]

Looking at the fabric on the grip alone, I'd agree that it's a very abused reproduction.

I bought it assuming it was a reproduction. Would an original be marked on the blade near the grip?

More people have been ripped off/misled about the history and authenticitof swords than any other military collectible item with possible exceptions of WWII German uniform insignia and ceremonial daggers.
I assume any purportedly antique sword I see as a reproduction unless EXTENSIVELY DOCUMENTED by someone reputable who really knows their stuff about swords.
I am no expert, but my WAG is that the sword pictured above is a reproduction, possible artificially aged.
However, I could be wrong.

I follow the same procedure whenever buying a collectible that I do not have a depth of knowledge of, assume it’s fake and pay accordingly. I have $57 in this one. I just didn’t want to start extensive cleaning on the off chance it might be real. I assume all origin CW swords would have some type of markings on the blade, do you have any information on this?

Thank you for your reply.
G. Gus

 

[PathfinderNC]

Why is this in the For Sale section?

 

[2 shots]

i believe a lot of the c.w. imports were unmarked. could be [and most likely am] wrong. American swords were marked on the flat of the blade just below the guard .my guess on yours is India repro.

 

[smoothshooter]

I bought it assuming it was a reproduction. Would an original be marked on the blade near the grip?

I follow the same procedure whenever buying a collectible that I do not have a depth of knowledge of, assume it’s fake and pay accordingly. I have $57 in this one. I just didn’t want to start extensive cleaning on the off chance it might be real. I assume all origin CW swords would have some type of markings on the blade, do you have any information on this?

Thank you for your reply.
G. Gus

You are doing the right thing.

 

[Brazos John]

My repro saber was built by some of the finest craftsmen in all of Pakistan!

Definitely worth the $40 it cost me 20 years ago!