Unknown sword ID

[Crawdigger]

I found this inside an old abandoned barn. I know nothing about swords and would appreciate any help ID'ing this item. The handle is wooden and is partially covered by an unknown black fabric and wound with what looks like wire. I could not make out any stamps nor engraving on the blade or guard.

 

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[nhbenz]

That's pretty neat, even in that condition. A key to positively identifying it may be the makers mark on the blade, which is at the base of the blade next to the handle, and I think I can see something there. A little cleaning to help read that, but no so harsh as to erase it, may be of help.
On the other hand, I wouldn't be too surprised if someone knew just from what's visible now... I'm constantly surprised how much some of the folks here know.

 

[Crawdigger]

That's pretty neat, even in that condition. A key to positively identifying it may be the makers mark on the blade, which is at the base of the blade next to the handle, and I think I can see something there. A little cleaning to help read that, but no so harsh as to erase it, may be of help.
On the other hand, I wouldn't be too surprised if someone knew just from what's visible now... I'm constantly surprised how much some of the folks here know.

Ok. Thanks

 

[bradyboy]

So very cool find
I wonder about the hex nut on the end
what is the material on the handle, doesn't look like leather
Brady

 

[Crawdigger]

So very cool find
I wonder about the hex nut on the end
what is the material on the handle, doesn't look like leather
Brady

It's really hard to tell what kind of material it is. It has properties similar to vinyl but it's not vinyl. It's also very thin. Maybe a type of paint?? It's not leather.

 

[NHBandit]

With that sheet metal handguard I suspect it's a cheap childs toy or some sort of reproduction. Sorry, just my opinion

 

[ARC]

This is a replica of a cutlass.

 

[gunsil]

The "blade" appears to be a flat surface rather than a sharpened edge. That and the cheap construction make it either a theater prop or a practice piece for sabre fencing, I lean toward the theater prop since most sabre fencing swords I have seen are of a much better quality. Of course it could have been made just as a wall hanger decoration, but it was never a "real" sword. AARC, the ones you show must be lousy replicas, cutlasses are usually shorter with wider blades.

 

[ARC]

The "blade" appears to be a flat surface rather than a sharpened edge. That and the cheap construction make it either a theater prop or a practice piece for sabre fencing, I lean toward the theater prop since most sabre fencing swords I have seen are of a much better quality. Of course it could have been made just as a wall hanger decoration, but it was never a "real" sword. AARC, the ones you show must be lousy replicas, cutlasses are usually shorter with wider blades.

There are many types of Cutlass...
This one is broken off...
I owned this exact one in my youth.

It is a re-pop from India... Or Spain.

PS> Variations exist... but the story is the same.