i got this sword, i think its a fake but...how old is it ?

[traderoftreasures]

i got this sword, i think it's a fake but...how old is it ?

i got this interesting sword. i don't know much about it but even if it's a replica of something it still appears pretty old

 

[DirtyMike]

Re: i got this sword, i think it's a fake but...how old is it ?

Are there any marks on the blade. Check down by the handle on the blade.

 

[Tricia]

Re: i got this sword, i think it's a fake but...how old is it ?

Don't see any knicks or dings on the edges, at least in the pictures you've provided, that a battle used sword would have.

The nut on the very end is interesting.

Probably some kind of ceremonial sword like the dignitaries wear to spruce up their outfits and make themselves look important.

Kind of looks like shagreen handle but can't tell.

I'm sure one of the sword experts here can help you out. Good luck.

 

[IronSpike]

Re: i got this sword, i think it's a fake but...how old is it ?

How big is it?

 

[traderoftreasures]

Re: i got this sword, i think it's a fake but...how old is it ?

bottom of sheath to bolt top is 37 and 3/4 inches or 109 and 1/2 cm
as for writing it looks like maybe there was but now it's almost gone

 

[IronSpike]

Re: i got this sword, i think it's a fake but...how old is it ?

Reminds me of 1822 light cavalry saber design.

 

[Lucas]

Re: i got this sword, i think it's a fake but...how old is it ?

Circa 1970's, I think they are Spanish...

Not well made, and not valuable. Sorry.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: i got this sword, i think it's a fake but...how old is it ?

It looks poorly made in the 3rd picture.

 

[Lucas]

Re: i got this sword, i think it's a fake but...how old is it ?

Be nice that was my first sword... till my parents took it away.

Guard is thin sheet metal.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: i got this sword, i think it's a fake but...how old is it ?

Does it look like it could say Toledo on it anywhere?

 

[traderoftreasures]

Re: i got this sword, i think it's a fake but...how old is it ?

Does it look like it could say Toledo on it anywhere?

can't tell if it says Toledo it may of said something. the sheath is wood, and covered in a old bible cover type of cloth... embedded with string

 

[ivan salis]

Re: i got this sword, i think it's a fake but...how old is it ?

looks to be designed after the old model 1833 dragoon saber "trooper" ---(calvary sword pattern)
* by the looks of the guard --see the little ball at the top ? --its called a quillon finial (inspector mark should be there) . --looks like the "end cap" is missing however (nut on end is exposed ) ivan

arms2armor.com -- click on "cavalry" --2nd one down

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: i got this sword, i think it's a fake but...how old is it ?

I notice the green check. Could you tell usd what it is?

 

[ivan salis]

Re: i got this sword, i think it's a fake but...how old is it ?

big cy --see the 1833 dragoon saber --he never said "thanks" for the id either.

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: i got this sword, i think it's a fake but...how old is it ?

big cy --see the 1833 dragoon saber --

Is this it? military sword $34.95 bottom center http://www.cavhooah.com/saber.htm

http://www.cavhooah.com/saber.htm

http://www.cavhooah.com/images/black_10.jpg

 

[ivan salis]

Re: i got this sword, i think it's a fake but...how old is it ?

thats a roughly similar design (modern prop type sword) your showing big cy * but his ( look in first pic) has a actual "ball" type end at the top of the finial the tip end that sticks up on the sword ( it would catch a enemys sword blade sliding down the top of your sword towards your hand ) plus it has the top metal bar that runs across the top of the grip area like a real sword should have *

if his is a repoduction his is of better quality and older -- the USA --imported a lot of swords in the early 1800's

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Re: i got this sword, i think it's a fake but...how old is it ?

thats a roughly similar design (modern prop type sword) your showing big cy * but his ( look in first pic) has a actual "ball" type end at the top of the finial the tip end that sticks up on the sword ( it would catch a enemys sword blade sliding down the top of your sword towards your hand ) plus it has the top metal bar that runs across the top of the grip area like a real sword should have *

if his is a repoduction his is of better quality and older -- the USA --imported a lot of swords in the early 1800's

I agree the end is different but it looks to be the same cheap quality. You have IDed the type of sword but the manufacturer remains unsolved. Im definitely not up on swords but look at the cheap thin sheet metal guard. I think it could be a 1900's replica.

 

[ivan salis]

Re: i got this sword, i think it's a fake but...how old is it ?

agree the hilt is a bit thin for a true "fighting" sword --old say 1900 wall hanger type repo i think.

 

[traderoftreasures]

Re: i got this sword, i think it's a fake but...how old is it ?

I notice the green check. Could you tell usd what it is?

it's a junk childs sword... thats what lucas had said basically.(figured at that point i was wasting everyone's time)
thats when i put the green check.
but thanks everyone for the id help
and yes bch thats it.... military sword $34.95 bottom center

 

[Mr.Penny]

Re: i got this sword, i think it's a fake but...how old is it ?

I have one exactly like that. I paid $1.00 for it at a home decor store that was going out of business
in the late 1980's.