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Swiss Model 1878 Infantry Short Sword by Weyersberg
Guns International #: 102631854 Seller's Inventory #: 44775
Category: Edged Weapons Pre 1900 - Military Collectible Non US
Seller's Information
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1209
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
FREE SHIPPING FOR ORDERS OVER $500! We also have a 30 day Inspection Period and NOT a 3 day Inspection.
Payment Types Accepted: We take all major credit cards with NO CREDIT CARD FEES! Also Check or Money order.
About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material. We offer free Shipping for orders over $500.
Description:
This is a handsome short sword, patterned after the Model 1878 Faschinenmesser, but was never made with the sawtooth back edge. The sword measures 25 3/8" overall, with a 19 5/8" straight, single-edged blade having a wide single fuller on the reverse only. The ricasso is marked "GEBR. WEYERSBERG / SOLINGEN" on the reverse, while the obverse is blank. The steel has an overall pewter gray patina with dark scabbard marks on both sides of the blade. The hilt has a brass crossguard with short, reversed quillons and disk finials, checkered walnut grips fastened by five rivets per side, and a domed brass pommel. The brass has an overall yellow-ochre patina with numerous minor handling marks and small surface blemishes throughout, while the wood is in fine shape with some minor handling marks and blemishes throughout. The scabbard is in very good shape, although the back seam has split along most of its length, and the leather has numerous minor scuffs. The brass throat and chape have a dull ochre patina with some brighter metal on the buckle, and the frog has some even surface crazing and flaking to the leather. This is a fine example of a scarce Swiss variant short sword.
SOLD