Jerry's sword.

[skierbob]

My friend Jerry asked me to post his best find ever. Its a sword and scabbard he dug up at the Cape May, NJ point area. He said it was only about 3 inches deep in the sand. There are no markings on the sword or scabbard. It appears to be hand made. The handle has two pieces of wood on each side. Does anybody have any ideas on the identity of this sword and possible value? Here's some pictures of it with and without the scabbard. Thanks a lot.

Sword in scabbard:


Sword and scabbard:


Sword in hand:


Close up of handle:

[skalleewag]

that is incredible.......................

[DJ_Quinn]

Wow! What a great find! Some of the lads here are brilliant at identifying militaria, so I'm sure you'll have an answer soon.

[goldencoin]

dang........................

HH
-GC

[junkdigger]

I looked at The Civil War Relicman's website,and he has a very similar one for sale there. He is asking $750! His is a Dragoon Saber,contracted in 1818 from Starr. Your saber blade looks shorter than its scabbard,even though the scabbard looks like the right one. I would guess that your saber was broken at some time,and the tip was reshaped and sharpened. Look up The Civil War Relicman to see if you agree that it is the same one.

[nhbenz]

JD, I agree that's really similar... only some very subtle differences... (besides the one here missing about four inches of of the blade, as you pointed out). I think this is the link JD referenced, for further opinion: http://www.relicman.com/w0695.htm

[skierbob]

Thanks for the info and link guys. I'll pass it on the Jerry. I'm sure he'll be happy to hear it. But, knowing him, he'll probably just hang the sword up in his garage. Thanks again.
Bob