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need opinion of this sword

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It can be first sword in my collection i need help in decide to buy it . Thanks zet

From the photos the sword looks ok but, there are some odd things about it. The screws on the upper scabbard fittings should be counter-sunk. The grip wire may have been replaced or is missing a strand or two. The knot does not belong on a Luft sword. When one considers all that and the dent in the scabbard and no hanger the price should be low.

Those screws are a sign this one has been screwed with. I would pass and get one I was dead sure of. There are repros that look very close to that one that sell for about $150.00 or so. Except for the blade markings, I don't like any of it. The leather looks almost too new, like a repro would. Study on this one HARD before you decide. It may be good, but as Dale said, it better be not expensive.

Good luck!

Mark

Thanks once more your advices save my money.zet

I think it''s a good blade with a repro scabbard, and poor fittings.

I wont go for this poor thing

I think you guys are right. The fittings and scabbard may very well be repro. I would love to see better photos.

I’m in agreement with the earlier comments. A Spanish (?) hilt and scabbard coupled with what appears to be an original blade. The Spanish versions using an gold/orange lacquer to simulate the gold anodized ‘sunwheels’ used on originals. The lacquer flakes off quite easily exposing bare metal.

Probably worth a slight amount more than a complete Spanish replica. But think that it’s much better to wait for something that is completely original. FP