Geo.V Pat.1827 Rifle Reg't Sword

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08-03-2020, 02:03 PM
lawrence_n

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Geo.V Pat.1827 Rifle Reg't Sword

New acquisition! Given that it's serial numbered, I'm hoping to find out who bought it, but that may prove challenging. The sword itself is in lovely shape, but the scabbard, not so much. The blade is in very good shape and the grip, which often takes a beating, is nearly pristine. From one of my books on swords, the proved slug is attributed to Cater. Why wouldn't it be Thurkle? The guard looked rather oxidized in the sales photos, but it was only dust, dirt, and neglect and cleaned up beautifully. So! Enjoy!
08-03-2020, 04:00 PM
browningautorifle

I had one of those a couple decades back while in the Army and sold it in the end of the '80s... Exactly that sword. I didn't know as much about it then as you just said.
08-03-2020, 05:20 PM
lawrence_n

Jim, if I ever get back out to Vic to visit my sister, we GOT to sit down over a brew or a scotch!! What are the odds it's the same sword? It is serial numbered so I'm hoping that can provide me with a little more history as to the officer who bought it. I can't believe the shape the sword is in and how much it benefited from some polish and elbow grease.
08-04-2020, 12:05 AM
browningautorifle

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Originally Posted by lawrence_n

What are the odds it's the same sword?

Not likely I think, mine should still be in collection out here and yours has a better polish on the blade I think...but get together, yes of course.
08-04-2020, 07:35 AM
lawrence_n

This would be geared more to the UK members, but does anyone know if Gaunt's records are still extant and they could provide some context given that there is a serial number on the spine just ahead of the ricasso?
08-04-2020, 12:59 PM
Surpmil

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This prompted me to try looking up an old family sword marked "Martin & Co. St. Paul St. Montreal"

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08-06-2020, 06:14 AM
lawrence_n

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This prompted me to try looking up an old family sword marked "Martin & Co. St. Paul St. Montreal"

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I have Robson's book which is fantastic. I think I pretty much have the sword nailed down. It's the Pat.1827 guard with the Pat. 1892 blade. The sword is 39" overall length and the blade itself is 33" and 1" wide at the ricasso. It bears the cypher of Geo.V on the right side and the strung bugle on the left. It's in a Pat.1901 scabbard which is overall in pretty good shape except for the drag. I will see if a leather worker buddy can recreate the drag. The blade has a very slight bend to the right. I don't know if this can be corrected but the bend is minor and really doesn't detract much from the very nice condition of the sword.
08-06-2020, 11:43 AM
browningautorifle

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Originally Posted by lawrence_n

a very slight bend to the right. I don't know if this can be corrected

Yes it can but you may just want to let the new owner do it. I'd do it in a heartbeat but that's just me.
08-09-2020, 06:15 AM
lawrence_n

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Yes it can but you may just want to let the new owner do it. I'd do it in a heartbeat but that's just me.

I've done it before and I'm just working out a "how-to" plan. Without a solid Canadian attribution I've decided to keep it and if a nice Canadian one comes into my orbit, I'll put this one on the block. I know a few sword collectors, some new some old, around here who'd be very interested in it.