Help Identifying a saber..... -- myArmoury.com

T.J. Strathman · Posted: Mon 04 Aug, 2008 11:01 am Post subject: Help Identifying a saber.....

I recently came into posession of a saber that had been in my grandfather's garage for time out of mind. I've looked online in other areas, and have been unable to identify this blade, and I was hoping to find some help here.....

I've attached a couple pix, and I do have more if they are needed.

Well, I tried to include the pix, but I guess they're too big, so I've added links....

Thanks for any help you can provide,

T.J.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Kvenya/saber9.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Kvenya/saber8.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Kvenya/saber2.jpg

Shahril Dzulkifli · Posted: Mon 04 Aug, 2008 11:09 am Post subject: Help Identifying a Sabre....

T.J.,
Do you have any full picture of your sword?

Jonathan Hopkins · Posted: Mon 04 Aug, 2008 11:09 am Post subject:

I believe it is an Austrian Model 1861 cavalry sword. I would guess that the maker is Eduard Jung of Vienna ,Austria. Hopefully someone better versed in Austrian swords can confirm or deny this! Happy

Jonathan

T.J. Strathman · Posted: Mon 04 Aug, 2008 11:23 am Post subject:

I certainly do:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Kvenya/saber5.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Kvenya/saber3.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v205/Kvenya/saber7.jpg

Jonathan Hopkins · Posted: Mon 04 Aug, 2008 11:44 am Post subject:

I suggest registering at www.oldswords.com (it is free) and doing a search for Austrian Model 1861 cavalry swords. There are many exact matches.

Jonathan

T.J. Strathman · Posted: Mon 04 Aug, 2008 12:05 pm Post subject:

Thanks, I think I'll do that.

Thanks for the prompt response, and pointing me in that direction.

T.