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Dec 16, 2019, 06:15 AM
#1
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Dec 16, 2019, 06:18 AM
#2
Incredible find. I'm sure you'll get an ID soon. Gary
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Dec 16, 2019, 06:18 AM
#3
 ARC
Super stellar !
BANNER.
Ps... might be IMO... but ? - American Roby & Co. M1860 US Civil War Cavalry Sabre.
PSS - KEEP DIGGING !
IF you want an I.D.... get / post the marking info.
Last edited by AARC; Dec 16, 2019 at 06:29 AM.
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Dec 16, 2019, 06:23 AM
#4
thanks for the replies guys and the banner vote AARC . Any advice on preservation ? I'm afraid to soak it in anything and can't rinse because its in the scabbard
Last edited by ticndig; Dec 16, 2019 at 06:38 AM.
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Dec 16, 2019, 06:31 AM
#5
 ARC
 Originally Posted by ticndig
thanks for the replies guys and the banner vote AARC . Any advice on preservation ? I'm afraid to soak it in anything and can't rinse because its in the scabbard
Its been in the elements this long... IF it were me... I would rinse well with hose... especially down INTO scabbard... trying to remove as much sand / dirt as possible...
Then squirt WD or PB down in it... remove sword... then rinse thoroughly and let dry in sun... scabbard upside down.
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Dec 16, 2019, 06:34 AM
#6
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Dec 16, 2019, 06:37 AM
#7
 Originally Posted by AARC
Its been in the elements this long... IF it were me... I would rinse well with hose... especially down INTO scabbard... trying to remove as much sand / dirt as possible...
Then squirt WD or PB down in it... remove sword... then rinse thoroughly and let dry in sun... scabbard upside down.
thanks for the reply I may try that . it is very solid for it's age
I think you nailed it after looking at the American Roby & Co. M1860 US Civil War Cavalry Sabre.
Last edited by ticndig; Dec 16, 2019 at 06:40 AM.
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Dec 16, 2019, 06:44 AM
#8
 ARC
 Originally Posted by AARC
Its been in the elements this long... IF it were me... I would rinse well with hose... especially down INTO scabbard... trying to remove as much sand / dirt as possible...
Then squirt WD or PB down in it... remove sword... then rinse thoroughly and let dry in sun... scabbard upside down.
Gotta free that sword...
Its in worst situation inside that scabbard... moisture is in there for sure... I know what I stated sounds extreme ... but it is what it is...
Get sword out. Rinse and wash thoroughly... let dry in sun thoroughly... then with clean rag wipe clean... oil it.
That will stop any further corrosion... FOR NOW.
Someone else will pipe in on "long term" control.
The reason I say spray DOWN IN scabbard IS...
Try and flush out any sand particles... keep doing it until only clean water is coming out.
This will HELP prevent any sand particles scratching blade when its being removed.
AFTER you get sword out...
POST PICS !
Last edited by AARC; Dec 16, 2019 at 07:17 AM.
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Dec 16, 2019, 06:47 AM
#9
I think you're right , it needs to come out and dry if possible . I hope the blade is as solid as the scabbard .
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Dec 16, 2019, 06:52 AM
#10
 ARC
 Originally Posted by ticndig
I think you're right , it needs to come out and dry if possible . I hope the blade is as solid as the scabbard .
I admit... I am VERY curious to see that blade as well.
Its finds like these that "float my boat". heh
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Dec 16, 2019, 07:01 AM
#11
Daaamn what a hell of a score, what else did you find in that area?
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Dec 16, 2019, 07:03 AM
#12
Auto zone sells WD-40 by the gallon, I would submerse it in a tub of some sort for a day or 2...
Last edited by Toecutter; Dec 16, 2019 at 07:08 AM.
I'll sleep when I'm dead
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Dec 16, 2019, 07:04 AM
#13
 Originally Posted by Toecutter
Daaamn what a hell of a score, what else did you find in that area?
also found a minie ball a flat button . I've found 13 arrowheads in the area but not on this hunt.
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Dec 16, 2019, 07:27 AM
#14
Banner for sure. Killer find! And on your property to boot!
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Dec 16, 2019, 07:33 AM
#15
thanks for the vote banner NZ49er I'll post more pics as i try to free it from the scabbard
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