sword

I bought this at an auction, they thought it was a "lodge" sword. But anyways, I Need help to ID this sword. Appears to be a civil war model 1850, but there are differences. The US is much smaller among other aspects. Overall length is 37", the blade is 31½", no markings anywhere. Not an expert...

I recently acquired this old sword at a flea market. (Just kidding!) It was purchased from a dealer. I just had a couple of questions about it: 1) Does anyone know an approximate number of these swords still out there for sale? 2) What is the significance of the etching on the blade, i.e...

Help me identify what appears to be extremely old swords? They have very detailed carvings and inscriptions,also it appears be made of bone or bone and metal,there amazing to see in real life. Thanks

My brother found this 30" CSA sword at a flea market this past year when this flea market started recovering from the pandemic. The seller didn't mention where he got it. I've been trying to track down any information about it, but It's been proving difficult, so I'm coming to you guys for any...

Hi everyone, My boyfriend's parents visited recently and delivered this pair of swords along with quite a number of other 'family heirlooms', many of which are items I'm certain his mother is just happy to not have to dust anymore. According to his parents, the swords were brought back from...

Hello everyone - I recently acquired this sword guard and I confess swords aren’t my forte. Can anyone help me ID the sword this guard was attached to, and maybe a roundabout guess at when/by whom it would’ve been used? Thank you so much. https://m.imgur.com/a/wio3J The seller gave me...

I was given this bayonet a couple years ago and I didn’t think much of it. But recently I rubbed some rust off and discovered it has Weyersberg Kirschbaum & CO Solingen on it. I looked up the company and found out it was a German bayonet probably made around the early 1900s. I’ve found nothing...

Need help identifying sword with 2 of the 3 daggers it came with I have no idea if this sword is authentic , where it comes from or what time period or if it is a replica, My guess is the it is 15th - 16th Century authentic , southern europe , maybe Italy based on my own visual examination...

News; 1000 years old viking sword found in Norway :goldtrophy::hello2: These guys just picked up a viking sword lying there in the mountains, 1000 years old, without a metal detector. link: Breaking News: A Viking Sword Found at High Altitude - Secrets of the Ice

i found this object underground at a house built by the owner of Ben's Bread in the early 1900's. the house was used for the 1st class in WW11 (1939-1945) which would be majors and stuff like that. when i found it there was at least half a inch of rust on it, after cleaning the rust of you can...

Hello, I recently purchased a Mansfield & Lamb sword in fair condition. What I can't figure out, though is how crudely made the scabbard is for a Northern made sword (Rhode Island I think). It appears as though the iron for the scabbard was just folded over and sealed in some way, leaving a...

Had to share! Story goes that my wife's great great uncle received this from his father when he was a child, sometime in the 30's I guess. Identified it using this awesome site (Bayonets of Japan) and I believe it's a Japanese Type 30, early WWII. Then again, though that one has the correct...

I am hoping this is a Sword Quillon from a hand guard off a hunting sword or short sword? Any thoughts? It is broken on one end, NOTE the ball end as it seems to match a sword Quillon? Please share your thoughts for identification. NO, it is not a drawer pull, haha. This colonial site has...

Hello everyone. This is one of the two swords which I have got with me (inherited). These two swords are in my family's possession for more than 250+ years,however I want to sell them a a good price. This Tulwar is in its real shape,no pommel disc was with it. Kindly suggest.

Had a good hunt yesterday. Started off slow with 2 golf balls and 2 bullets! Then i got a signal and dug a rusted sword! I also found a small knife which i believe is civil war era. I like retirement!

Civil War Foot Officer's Sword Does anyone have any idea, as to the value of this sword?

Hi everyone! I am not a collector – I would just like some help with an identification. My father-in-law is from the UK and has a sword that has been passed down from his grandfather who fought in Germany circa WW1. We are not interested in selling it, and are more interested in its origin...

I have an old style used Excalibur battery pod available for sale as parts. Looks like it might have had sand or corrosion inside at one time. Selling "as is" - use this to make a new battery holder for your older sword unit. $25 shipped in CONUS. Wayne Metal Detector Sales and Rentals |...

I have a sword my grandfather gave to me, I'm curious what it is. I don't know much about swords, so sorry if I'm not providing enough info. I measured it, the blade is just under 27 inches in length and the hilt is about 9 inches in length. It looks like a katana, but I could be mistaken. The...

found near gasparilla island . its a Spanish sword that dates somewhere between 1780 and 1830 anybody know anything about this?

Hi all. I have not posted anything for a while, but now I'm back with an awesome find. :hello2: During the easter holiday I spent most of the time out in the fields by the Hardangerfjord in Norway. After digging insane amounts of modern aluminium trash I came across an intresting signal. At...

I have literally searched thousands of marks and can't find a hint to what manufacturer this is. Hopefully someone on here can help me solve this head-thumping mystery!

Dear all, my great grandfather bought this talwar in India 80 years ago. The entire sword is 73 cm (28.75 inch) the handle is 7 cm (2.75 inch). This makes it impossible to hold the sword when you have western European hands. This is all i know about the sword, can someone tell me anything else...

I was clearing out my parents attic and came across these three Talwar swords. Not much of a sword expert and would really appreciate some tips as to whether they r authentic or 1960's / 1970's reproductions mainly used for ceremonies or souvenirs. The silver scabbard Talwar has a 48cm blade...