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I picked up this sword today at a garage sale.It did not cost much and I decided to roll the dice on it.I liked it because it was in such bad shape and did not have a mark of anykind on it.Is it confederate or just a reproduction in bad shape.Hilt is cast brass with all kinds of flaws.Throat is brass scabbard ring mounts are brass has been painted black and gold.Scabbard is steel.Thanks for all answers timrzorro@aol.com
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Can you post pics of the scabbrd on both sides?
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Scabbard,I have been told this sword is a reproduction ? Thanks for the info to all.
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From the pictures it appears to be a "Dog River" confederate sword.
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Can you tell about the Dog River sounds interesting.
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Short answer.
As I understand.
"Dog river sword" is applied to period swords which have the characteristics of Confederate swords but are unmarked, makers unknown.
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Question . does the brass seem to have an odd mix of colors. looks like the brass had other metals added & not mixed well??
many (not all) south swords have this look ; sort of a mix color of brass / copper. looks like it could be an original south sword. jeff
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Question . does the brass seem to have an odd mix of colors. looks like the brass had other metals added & not mixed well??
many (not all) south swords have this look ; sort of a mix color of brass / copper. looks like it could be an original south sword. jeff Jeff All of the fittings have been post war painted gold,the scabbard black.( I think it was post war)It will remain as found.I have been told that this was sometimes done too hang it in a G.A.R hall.Thanks for the info.
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yes very possible. I'm not by any stretch of the imagination an expert. My sword was repainted totally in gold . big pain in the butt to remove but, I got it done. plus I've had several cannon balls also painted gold. jeff
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