Hi Guys,
Obviously, Jean and Jim know much, much, so much more than I do about swords, that I can only accept their opinions as facts.
OTOH, this sabre's spine inscriptiosn are very clear, and the width/spacing of the brief fuller near the spine is uniform and consistent across its length. So, whoever did the curving truly did an outstanding job.
Is this a difficult procedure? Is it cheap? Can anyone do it? Is there an economical benefit for doing it, specially after paying a knowledgeable armourer for his work?
Why would anyone do it?
Could this be an experimental 1846 blade, mounted in a surplus 1822 hilt?
Questions, questions...Sounds like another Sherlock Holms mistery, like the old Danish Hussars Sabre.
Fun!
I'll take a macro pic of the poincon, and submit same soon.
Best regards, and do missbehave !
M
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