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Jim McDougall · 5th February 2024, 08:13 PM

from "The American Sword 1775-1945". 1973, H.L.Peterson;
Note the Virginia (2nd Model) sword being considered, also the Nathan Starr saber of 1818, which were an altered version of the M1812 discussed. These may well have been included in the possibilities, however these would not have been among the War of 1812 surplus Nathan Starr sabers, which I think may have been possible for our context.

5th February 2024, 08:13 PM	#14
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 9,775	US swords- from "The American Sword 1775-1945". 1973, H.L.Peterson; Note the Virginia (2nd Model) sword being considered, also the Nathan Starr saber of 1818, which were an altered version of the M1812 discussed. These may well have been included in the possibilities, however these would not have been among the War of 1812 surplus Nathan Starr sabers, which I think may have been possible for our context. Attached Images