Sabre ?

M ELEY · 27th May 2012, 10:18 PM

That it does, Jim, that it does!!!

Lucky bustard!!! Too funny!

$35...I still can't get over that one!

Rick, I'm not one for much cleaning/polishing, but the hilt looks like it does have a little active rust. Perhaps a mild polish with 600 grit sandpaper/motor oil or olive oil just to prevent any future break-down?

fernando · 27th May 2012, 10:43 PM

Just two things Rick ...
1 - This you can call a bargain, not other things ... if you know what i mean

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2 - You should tell the owner this sabre is crap, do him the favour to buy it for the 35 bucks he has spend and bring it to your collection ... or mine

All said

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Rick · 27th May 2012, 11:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M ELEY

That it does, Jim, that it does!!!

Lucky bustard!!! Too funny!

$35...I still can't get over that one!

Rick, I'm not one for much cleaning/polishing, but the hilt looks like it does have a little active rust. Perhaps a mild polish with 600 grit sandpaper/motor oil or olive oil just to prevent any future break-down?

You know, I would suggest that but I'm afraid he'll mess it up; which is why I didn't .

Maybe I will offer to do this; just to handle it again .

The scabbard seemed to have been japanned black from what remains of the finish . It is badly rusted .

" To err is human,
To arr is pirate."

Emanuel · 28th May 2012, 06:16 AM

VM Type 2 is it?

Well then, another entry on the "must-get" list

Lovely curve, brings to mind the more extreme gurade.

Rick · 28th May 2012, 06:15 PM

More than you ever wanted to know .

http://springfieldarsenal.files.word...esentation.pdf

Dmitry · 29th May 2012, 03:12 AM

Nice!
It's a $3000 sword.

M ELEY · 29th May 2012, 04:28 PM

$35...$3000...not too much of a difference-

Jim McDougall · 29th May 2012, 04:54 PM

Thank you Rick for posting the Cromwell work on this !!! I had no idea it was online and was wishing I had my copy here in the bookmobile.

While I very much agree with the potential retail price range on the sword I deferred placing specific value here as we prefer not to discuss these in this venue. I would caution readers that the opinions on value expressed do not constitute an appraisal or valuation for use in any type transaction or legal matter.

I cannot resist saying again what a magnificent sabre this is, and would really like to see more discussion and hopefully more examples entered here!!!

27th May 2012, 10:18 PM	#1
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,141	That it does, Jim, that it does!!! Lucky bustard!!! Too funny! $35...I still can't get over that one! Rick, I'm not one for much cleaning/polishing, but the hilt looks like it does have a little active rust. Perhaps a mild polish with 600 grit sandpaper/motor oil or olive oil just to prevent any future break-down?

27th May 2012, 10:43 PM	#2
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Just two things Rick ... 1 - This you can call a bargain, not other things ... if you know what i mean . 2 - You should tell the owner this sabre is crap, do him the favour to buy it for the 35 bucks he has spend and bring it to your collection ... or mine All said .

28th May 2012, 06:16 AM	#4
Emanuel Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,242	VM Type 2 is it? Well then, another entry on the "must-get" list Lovely curve, brings to mind the more extreme gurade.

28th May 2012, 06:15 PM	#5
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,336	More than you ever wanted to know . http://springfieldarsenal.files.word...esentation.pdf

29th May 2012, 03:12 AM	#6
Dmitry Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 607	Nice! It's a $3000 sword.

29th May 2012, 04:28 PM	#7
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,141	$35...$3000...not too much of a difference-

29th May 2012, 04:54 PM	#8
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,195	Thank you Rick for posting the Cromwell work on this !!! I had no idea it was online and was wishing I had my copy here in the bookmobile. While I very much agree with the potential retail price range on the sword I deferred placing specific value here as we prefer not to discuss these in this venue. I would caution readers that the opinions on value expressed do not constitute an appraisal or valuation for use in any type transaction or legal matter. I cannot resist saying again what a magnificent sabre this is, and would really like to see more discussion and hopefully more examples entered here!!!