Description

Selling a genuine antique XIX Century officers saber.

92 cm in total length, features a brass guard beautifully decorated with floral designs, a horn grip and an 77 cm, slightly curved steel blade with a single cutting edge.
the spine of the blade is inscripted with the place and date of manufacture (Chatellerault Feb 1873), and there's also two controllers marks visible on the base of the blade

The sword holds strong and there's no play or movement between the blade and the guard/grip.

the blade is in very good conditions, with a lovely genuine antique patina but no rust, pitting or chipping on the cutting edge.

Comes in its original steel scabbard, also in a very good conditions with a lovely patina but no rust, pitting or other damage.

Great item /gift idea for anyone with an interest in miliataria, or anybody looking for an intereting and unusual decoration

any question or request for more details is more than welcome

Collection preferred in Dublin but happy to ship nationwide at buyers costs.

Asking 350 Eur but all serious offers considered

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Irishrunner2012 2 weeks ago

Good morning - any idea how old this is?

valto 2 weeks ago

@Irishrunner2012 hi - the one on the ad i just sold, but i have another one just like this, same model, which has production date engraved of february 1873

Stickman92 2 weeks ago

Any other engravings?

valto 2 weeks ago

@Stickman92 yes there's controllers stamps at the base of the blade and the scabbard has some units markings, (but no matching number on the guard)

Stickman92 2 weeks ago

Is it any sharp or has it been blunted out?

valto 2 weeks ago

@Stickman92 it's not been blunted out intentionally, but it's not service sharp either as its probably been over 100 years since it was last sharpened - but you can see the sharpening marks on the cutting edge

Stickman92 2 weeks ago

€250 OFFERED
Sounds good but the grip wire is missing unfortunately. I'd be happy to come have a look whenever possible.

valto 2 weeks ago

@Stickman92 thanks for your offer, but 250 is lower than what i'd be ready to let it go for. Happy to meet you halfway tho? But yes 100% happy to show it to you if you want. Should have another one of these coming in a few weeks, ans that should have the wire still intact, if that's a key feature for you..

Stickman92 2 weeks ago

I understand maybe I can make a 1 euro offer so we can exchange details for me to come see it and discuss F2F?

valto 2 weeks ago

@Stickman92 sounds good, yes pls do a 1€ offer for pm

Stickman92 2 weeks ago

€1 OFFERED

valto 1 week ago

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