Possible 1796 British Cavalry Sword

[Bharpring]

I dug this iron sword the other day and did some electrolysis to it. I used the electrolysis as a side science project for my son who is in 1st grade and at home due to the virus. I also dug this terracotta clay pipe. I believe the sword is a 1796 British Cavalry Sword. It was dug in the low country of SC.






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[Swamp Fox]

Amazing recovery ! Congrats !

 

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[Professor of Engineering]

Outstanding recovery and restoration!

 

[VTSwinger]

That sword cleaned up pretty good! Thanks for sharing

 

[xcopperstax]

This is too nice to not be nominated for a banner. I really like what you did here.

 

[Steve in PA]

Killer find and great job on the electrolysis! Would that sword be associated with War of 1812 activity in the area?

 

[Bharpring]

Yes, it would have been used in the War of 1812. This was dug in Beaufort, SC in an area where Rev War, War of 1812 and Civil War relics were recovered over the years. Its a construction clearing and the day after I dug this sword the GC posted no trespassing signs. I was glad to recover this.

 

[Shakakka]

Amazing job with the electrolysis! Don't dip it in hot wax, though. Go out and buy a can of Crisco lard, then heat the sword up in your oven to get it nice and hot. Slater it with the Crisco, then put it back in there to bake it in. The oils will preserve the metal and it won't rust anymore. I've done this with a dozen different iron artifacts, and they still look as great as they did when they first come out of the electrolysis.

Here's an axe head I did, and the after pic is after baking with Crisco:



Congrats on an awesome piece of history!

P.S. - If the rust is already back, electrolysize it again briefly and then do oven-Crisco-oven thing.

P.S.S. - Don't eat the Crisco. That's disgusting.

 

[djackson7348]

Nice find. Now that is how you save history. Thanks for sharing.

 

[Ed144]

Fantastic find! Perhaps the remainder of the blade is still buried somewhere near?

 

[Radon]

You get A+ for the science project! Beautiful recovery!

 

[terpfan]

Beautiful find and restoration work. Artifacts like this one really get my blood pumping!

 

[Tnmountains]

Great job on the electrolysis. It saved a preserved a very nice find. what a fun project for you and your son. Well done!

 

[Bharpring]

Cleaned and preserved.

 

[ARC]

Amazing job with the electrolysis! Don't dip it in hot wax, though. Go out and buy a can of Crisco lard, then heat the sword up in your oven to get it nice and hot. Slater it with the Crisco, then put it back in there to bake it in. The oils will preserve the metal and it won't rust anymore. I've done this with a dozen different iron artifacts, and they still look as great as they did when they first come out of the electrolysis.

Here's an axe head I did, and the after pic is after baking with Crisco:

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Congrats on an awesome piece of history!

P.S. - If the rust is already back, electrolysize it again briefly and then do oven-Crisco-oven thing.

P.S.S. - Don't eat the Crisco. That's disgusting.

I like mine with plain Crisco... and well done... sometimes a little crispy... with a side of baked casserole makes it tastier.

 

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[billb]

WTG it’s truly amazing how one can flash back in history so quickly with a metal detector,take your time here and I’m sure you will be rewarded again

 

[cannonball]

Congratulations on the sword. Nice conservation job. I hope this your family appreciates it!!!

 

[Gaspipe]

Now I’d take that over some common date 5 gold coin anyday. Super find and nice restoration work .

 

[RussM]

That is an exceptionally cool find... congratulations, well done!

 

[ScriptRhythm]

Great work on cleaning up the sword. Fantastic find. Thank you for sharing.