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#181194 07/06/2007 04:31 PM
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hi all...i have a usmc mameluke style sword,double engraved,plain name panel,distributor marked,"hilborn & hamburger,ny, usa,stainless steel,blade marked "germany",and on top of spine of s sword is "usmc serial #323,,,anyone out there can the era be determined by sn or by distributor name,,,any help at all is appreciated,,,thank you,,robert

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pics of sword,,,

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next one...

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#181197 07/07/2007 02:18 AM
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Great looking sword.
I would think based on the H&H mark and the "Germany" marking it would have been 1950's era.


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#181198 07/07/2007 11:56 AM
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Eekthanks jerry for your help...robert

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I agree with Mr Jerry on this sword. WKC is the current maker for USMC swords.

#181200 07/28/2007 03:17 AM
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Would the serial # have been added later?


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