Swiss M1896 Cavalry Officers Saber
Guns International #: 102702526 Seller's Inventory #: 47859
Category: Edged Weapons Pre 1900 - Military Collectible Non US

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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
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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 German made Swiss sword the measures 38 1/4" overall, with a 31 3/4" curved, single-edged-blade having one fullers and unsharpened to the tip. The steel has and overall silver gray patina with a few scattered spots of plum-brown freckling on both faces of the blade. The ricasso is marked "WESTER & CO.", Swiss Cross. with "EISENHAUER". The hilt has a plain steel guard with two vertical slats, Swiss Cross and dove head pommel with thumbprint backstrap. The Ray grip is in very good condition and exhibits minor surface wear. The steel scabbard is in very good condition with some scattered areas of mild surface oxidation, and minor scratches along it's length. The sword rate very good-fine condition over-all.

SOLD