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An Austrian Model 1769/75 heavy cavalry sword
17 November 2008, 10:00 PST
San FranciscoSold for US$1,521 inc. premium
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Find your local specialistAn Austrian Model 1769/75 heavy cavalry sword
Straight 34 inch single edged blade engraved on either side with the Hapsburg eagle and crown, one side deeply stamped N -, probably a regimental marking. Spine marked for the Austrian manufactory Weiz. Steel hilt of standard pattern, interior of guard with maker's mark -M. Leather-wrapped grip. Heavy scabbard of iron over wood, inner rim of scabbard stamped F.
Condition: Grey metal showing areas of pitting overall. Blade markings fairly sharp, the edge showing numerous nicks. Grip retains 50% of leather wrapping, the wire missing. Scabbard with a few dents, the tip with tear.
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Condition: Grey metal showing areas of pitting overall. Blade markings fairly sharp, the edge showing numerous nicks. Grip retains 50% of leather wrapping, the wire missing. Scabbard with a few dents, the tip with tear.
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Footnotes
Note: In 1771 the capstan was added to the pommel, in 1775 the scabbard was changed from leather-covered wood to iron. See pages 340-41 and Plate 13 in Cut and Thrust Weapons, Eduard Wagner.




