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Pre Civil War 1840 Wristbreaker Solingen Cavalry SwordKrause97 store. Pre civil war 1840 wristbreaker solingen cavalry sword. Up for auction is a pre civil war 1840 cavalry sword sabre made by solnigen also called a wristbreaker because of it's size and weight. The sword is heavier and the blade is thicker then the 1860 cavalry swords made by ames and emerson & sivler of trenton, nj. The blade is marked solingen on one side and s&k on the other. The pommel has a rack #56 on the end. The sword is 43 1/4 inches long and the blade is 34 3/4 inches long. These swords were imported from germany during the civil war to be used by the north and south to meet the demand for weapons. Cnodition this sword is in great condition! The handle is tight and untouched wiht all the leather and wire intact with a little wear to the leather. The brass is not bent at all and has a nice patina. The blade has no dings on the edges with on rust. The scabbard has a ltitle ding on one side about 1 1/2 inches long, but very minor and has a nice chocolate patina overall. I posted many photos for you to inspect. If final bid amount exceeds $300 i would be willing to accept 2 payments til the end of the year 2008 with half payment due within 7 days with sword shipping after full payment is received.
S/h in the continetnal us will be $15.00. Email for international shipping cost as some countries do not allow sword to be shipped.
Please see my other auctions for more militaria i would be happy to combine s/h cost for multiple purchases shipping together. Certain. Images and/or photos used in this template are the copyrighted property. Of jupiteriamges and are being used with permission under license.On nov-21-08 at 101522 pst, seller added the following informationclick to view supersize imageclick to view supersize imageclick to view supersize imageclick to view supersize imageon nov-21-08 at 102308 pst, seller added the following information i had a request to add more photos of the blade ot show some of the dark spots. These spots are not the results of rust but looks eb a patina. Hope these photos help, krause97. |
