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19th October 2023, 03:17 PM
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Last edited by Gustav; 19th October 2023 at 03:18 PM. Reason: irrelevant after Milandro's post |
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19th October 2023, 03:24 PM
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Having dismissed the curved sabre blade I have found this I will add the link . 1827
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19th October 2023, 03:29 PM
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More stuff here that suggest some variants are around.
https://www.fordemilitaryantiques.co...al-navy-swords |
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19th October 2023, 03:33 PM
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Yes, Tim, I also thought a reforged pipeback could be the explanation of that strange diagonal fuller, if there is any at all.
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19th October 2023, 03:45 PM
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I think you are spot on something fishy here. If it was a special Wilkinson's fit up or conversion, with such lavish decoration, clearly for a high ranking bod then I think they would have made the blade fit properly.
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