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Swords and Blades
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British Sword
Circa 1830 King William IV.
First one I've ever had like this, but I will try. The sword is in
very good overall condition. The blade is bright and clean and
does not appear to have ever been sharpened, but there are some
scuffs and vestiges of rust overall on the blade as if it has been
lightly wooled. The knuckle bow is solid with excellent detail,
complete with a crown and design and the number IV embedded.
The handle is solid and intact and seems to be covered with a brass
wire mesh. The pommel and backside of the handle are very pretty and
show the design very well. The scabbard is remarkably intact, but the
throat is missing. The drag is dented, attesting to the fact that this one
was used in campaigning. For its age, this is a very nice sword, from
a time when the British controlled the world. Satisfaction guaranteed.
Item INS1003 $595.00
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WWII period Kabar USMC fighting knife.
The knife is marked Camillus, NY and measures 12" long. It is in very good,
overall condition. The leather is solid and the blade is very good, but it
appears to have been sharpened and there are some superficial surface
scratches that run slightly deeper than the original black finish. The
point is sharp and intact. A great knife for your collection.
Item INS1004 $125.00
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Great, Confederate Bowie Knife.
(It just came into my possession). The hilt is iron - all of it is iron -
typical of CS Knives. The relic has been properly cleaned with electrolysis, and is solid and stable and has
been covered with a protective coat of clear acrylic. You will see some
erosion especially along the sharpened edges where the knife is thinnest.
This is a big a knife that measures 14 ¼ inches long. The blade measures
10 ½ inches. You will see many similar examples marked as Confederate and
it closely resembles examples in Stanley Phillip's books and several others.
There appears to be a seam about 1/2 way down the blade which may be a repair
but it is hard to see. I don't know if this one was blacksmith made or
armory made. All in all, it is a nice piece.
Item INS1005 $895.00
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