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    Saber ID

    I recently acquired this M1860 Cavalry Officers Saber, It is a 19th century imported and unmarked Civil War era saber but the sharkskin wrapped grip shape is throwing me off. It is completely flat on the top of the grip. I am assuming it was made either in Germanyicon or Franceicon and imported during the war for private sale to well to do American Army officers.
    I know that different makers may have had their own interpretation as to the grip style since they were not regulation. Has anyone ever saw this and is it a Civil War era 1860 Officers Saber? Thanks for the help!
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    Here's a thread and maybe you can find a closer answer...maybe Frenchicon? It has NO markings?

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    Regards, Jim

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    Quote Originally Posted by browningautorifleicon View Post
    Here's a thread and maybe you can find a closer answer...maybe Frenchicon? It has NO markings?

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    Hi Jim,

    Thanks I tried to register there but just like Sword Forum Internationals they never sent an email with a link to join the forum.
    It’s driving me crazy to try and ID this. Yes completely unmarked.

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    I know there are some here that can help as soon as they come see this...give them a minute.
    Regards, Jim

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    Quote Originally Posted by browningautorifleicon View Post
    I know there are some here that can help as soon as they come see this...give them a minute.
    Thanks Jim.

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    Go to Facebook and ask to join the international antique sword collector group. Post those pics there and I'll bet that you'll have all the information you need, and more, in less than a day. There should be some marks of some sort where the blade meets the hilt. The flat part where the fuller ends is called the ricasso and normally you'll find some marks or stamps there.

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    Quote Originally Posted by lawrence_n View Post
    Go to Facebook and ask to join the international antique sword collector group. Post those pics there and I'll bet that you'll have all the information you need, and more, in less than a day. There should be some marks of some sort where the blade meets the hilt. The flat part where the fuller ends is called the ricasso and normally you'll find some marks or stamps there.
    Thanks but unfortunately I’m not on Facebook and I getting ready to ditch Instagram. Blade is completely unmarked.

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    Quote Originally Posted by lawrence_n View Post
    Post those pics there
    Maybe you can do it for him Lawrence? You're a member there? Works out the same...
    Regards, Jim

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    go to civil war talk forums they have a lot of sword experts

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    Quote Originally Posted by browningautorifleicon View Post
    Maybe you can do it for him Lawrence? You're a member there? Works out the same...
    Thanks Jim. I did that and the guys on the sword forum didn't disappoint. It's a Belgian sword and I got all the information sent to the OP.

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