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					Originally Posted by ConfederateCanuck
					
				 
				Wow!!  Incredible!  I actually was starting to think it would be unlikely we'd ever find out what it was.  As I searched online, it became obvious to me how many similar looking swords exists, so many variations on a theme. 
 
I had hoped the guard was distinctive enough, even with the poor quality photos. 
 
Thank you.  I will let my friend know.  And now, with the sword name/manufacturer in hand, I'll do a bit more research online and see what else I can find out about it (e.g. the 181 stamp...is that an inspector's marking?)  I'll save any further questions until I have done my "homework" on this.   
 
 
Unbelievable.....which begs the question, how is it that you know about these swords? 
			
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I cannot resist noting, to that question, Glen knows more about American swords, and by virtue of that most British as well, than most people I have known. He has always been the 'go to' guy here on these, and it does not surprise me he 'nailed' this mystery !