Sword, medals, and Violence. Oops, I meant Violin

Lafitte Deux

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Some things I picked up this weekend. Paid less than $30 for all.
I really like the Rowland Marcellus plate.

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GMD52

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You really made a great purchase, shouldn't have any trouble flipping this quality looking goods.:icon_thumright:
 

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Lafitte Deux

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I forgot to mention the sword is a Pettibone, and the magazines are original, not repros.
 

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Outstanding buys for less then $30. Sword and scabbard I would have picked first.

Any other marking on the sword? Like ( US ) ?
 

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Is that a model 1902 U.S. Army officers sword? It sure looks like one. Good stuff all around. For $30 you got a steal! Looks like one of my deals! :icon_thumright:

ps- I like the Staffordshire plate too. The subject matter makes it that much better.
 

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Lafitte Deux

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Outstanding buys for less then $30. Sword and scabbard I would have picked first.

Any other marking on the sword? Like ( US ) ?

No Us markings. I figured it was a model 1902 officer's sword, as Diggumup pointed out.
But it might be an academy sword. I've haven't had time to research it.
 

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Research the violin well before you sell it. Especially the bows, they can be pricier than the violin itself. An old girlfriend of mine picked up a violin at a sale and the violin was pretty worthless, but she sold the bow for $800. Those old lodge pins might be worth more than you think also. Great buys all around!
 

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