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04/28/2009 05:01 PM
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bought a few things from a fellow i know that wrecks old houses.this sword was in the lot. it looks to me like it is turkish-because of the marks etched on the blade.can any of you fellows tell me what it is and how old you think it is.thanks paul
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04/28/2009 05:02 PM
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04/28/2009 05:07 PM
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04/28/2009 05:09 PM
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#34941
04/29/2009 11:56 AM
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Gut feeling is English 1680-1720 but will check reference books tonight for you
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04/29/2009 01:46 PM
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#34943
04/30/2009 06:36 AM
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German 1720 to 1740 See Swords and Blades of the American Revolution by George Neumann Page 73 no 35S described as overall 30,5" blade24.i25"X1.375" and weight 1.5 pounds
Nice find well done
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04/30/2009 11:11 AM
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hello AJ-thank you for the information.i would have never found it on my own.again thanks paul
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#34945
05/25/2009 08:06 AM
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I'd say or German or Swiss.
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