A German French Whatzit First Empire (?) Sabre

Hotspur · 6th February 2021, 03:04 AM

A couple of in progress from yesterday. Reduced somewhat for the uploader. A couple of quick snaps that reveal I still have more work to do. Alas no scabbard. The blade is only 1" wide at the ricasso. I had watched a French looking sword 20 years ago that had a really similar blade profile but a less fancy hilt and less etching. That one had a sound leather scabbard, so maybe this one as well had such when new.

I look forward to thoughts and maybe confirmation of a Napoleonic First Empire sword.

Cheers
GC

6th February 2021, 03:04 AM	#2
Hotspur Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Nipmuc USA Posts: 511	A couple of in progress from yesterday. Reduced somewhat for the uploader. A couple of quick snaps that reveal I still have more work to do. Alas no scabbard. The blade is only 1" wide at the ricasso. I had watched a French looking sword 20 years ago that had a really similar blade profile but a less fancy hilt and less etching. That one had a sound leather scabbard, so maybe this one as well had such when new. I look forward to thoughts and maybe confirmation of a Napoleonic First Empire sword. Cheers GC Attached Images