Hi All,
Dom you're right about the artillery division - I only considered the foot. The first time I tried the link it wouldn't load, but now it worked. It looks like the frog is a replacement. Here I saw 1831s go for $350 Canadian, quite a bit cheaper than 360EU. Now I wonder what prices are like in France, Germany, etc... on the street in small antique shops.
David, when I handled the 1831 it felt like a robust chopper, perhaps akin to a Moro barong. Made for chopping, and chopping well I think. The term was derogatory because the sword had no finesse, one didn't have to be a skilled fencer to use it I imagine.
Jim I didn;t know about Le Hussard, thank you for that link. They ahve some 1831s listed at 270EU. Not bad perhaps, but at "bargain" I want less
The cheapest I saw was 250CAD here in To. Should have grabbed it
Cheers!
Emanuel