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Hotspur · 14th October 2012, 10:54 PM

Here is a brand new one

http://wkc-solingen.de/newshop/image/stichD.jpg

There is some thought that the British 1796 was of German styling but only insomuch as to the general hilt profile.

Condition is just a factor of condition. Something may look and feel a great deal older than it is. This sword is not exactly in the same vein as 20th century postal degen but of the same general family of dress swords.

I suppose there was no reason for me to reply at all but have offered my impressions. Last I looked (taht was a long time ago though, Rob Miller of Lion Gate had a very similar example with a metal vs wire grip. Not that that means anything aside from more indication of the longevity for the general pattern (folding inboard guards or not).

Old Swords has a later infantry example. I see others round and about but not with the grenadier pommel. On what exactly are you basing the 1800 ballpark?

Cheers

GC

14th October 2012, 10:54 PM	#7
Hotspur Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Nipmuc USA Posts: 508	Here is a brand new one http://wkc-solingen.de/newshop/image/stichD.jpg There is some thought that the British 1796 was of German styling but only insomuch as to the general hilt profile. Condition is just a factor of condition. Something may look and feel a great deal older than it is. This sword is not exactly in the same vein as 20th century postal degen but of the same general family of dress swords. I suppose there was no reason for me to reply at all but have offered my impressions. Last I looked (taht was a long time ago though, Rob Miller of Lion Gate had a very similar example with a metal vs wire grip. Not that that means anything aside from more indication of the longevity for the general pattern (folding inboard guards or not). Old Swords has a later infantry example. I see others round and about but not with the grenadier pommel. On what exactly are you basing the 1800 ballpark? Cheers GC