2 lb 12.5 oz. Possible values could be Rebated meaning the edge is intentionally thickened for safety, Blunt meaning the edge is fairly thick with little to no taper, Unsharpened which would taper to the edge but stop short of having any real cutting ability, Slightly Sharp, Moderately Sharp , Sharp, or Very Sharp Sharp or Very Sharp are considered good for cutting swords. The polished blade has been forged from AISI 1065 High Carbon Steel and has been well tempered. Included is a wooden scabbard with brass fittings and hanging rings. British 1796 Light Cavalry Saber with unsharpened, high carbon [4], Variant sword types with the standard trooper's blade, but a bowl hilt similar to that of the officers' pattern, in brass with a brass scabbard (for the Life Guards) or iron with an iron scabbard (for the Horse Guards), exist and are believed to have been issued to the other ranks of the Household regiments for use when on home (ceremonial) service. Tax: 'D' Troop, which this sword is marked to, was led by Captain Methuen at the Battle of Waterloo. Next, a foot soldier fired at me, then charged me with his bayonet, which I also had the good luck to parry, and I cut him down through the head; thus ended the contest. The grip is wood with a twisted wire wrap. Navigation Menu. Black composition handle with steel hand . Rifleman, rebel, revolutionary A POB of 3- 5 usually results in a well balanced sword, but does depend on the type of sword. These replica military swords stand for pride and honor when the men and women in uniform carry these swords. Coldstream Guards' Sword with Scabbard. Refering to Brian Robeson's "Swords of the British Army" the 1796 Heavy had a 35x1 7/16 in blade. Now this sword is not manufactured with an edge and this a critical point that almost ruined the sword for me. This high quality replica has been produced in a manner similar to the original and the result is a appearance that is faithful and even a little time worn! Some sources describe this as a heavy sword, while others seem determined to proove how light it was. fittings, - Weight including scabbard: approx. French Napoleon Briquet Short Sword (Anix) In practice however, there are many reasons why you may not want this for a particular sword. Charles Ewart, 2nd Dragoons (Scots Greys) concerning how he captured an Imperial Eagle at Waterloo: "It was in the charge I took the eagle off the enemy; he and I had a hard contest for it; he made a thrust at my groin I parried it off and cut him down through the head. 375. Your email address will not be published. The new heavy cavalry sword was adopted rather than developed in 1796, as unlike the light cavalry sword of the same year, it was not a new design. VAT inclusive. The blades are usually made of carbon steel, as opposed to the more brittle stainless steel and feature longer and stronger tangs. Based on an About Antique-Swords.com (ex Antique-Swords.eu / SwordSales.eu), Antique American & European Swords For Sale, Antique British Naval / Royal Navy Swords For Sale, Antique Islamic, Oriental & Ethnographic Swords For Sale. 202.50, Regular Price: Special offers & discounts on our antique swords, sabres, etc. Baker Cavalry Rifle. Brazilian Trooper's Cavalry Sword c 1900. Sword sales, contact us, terms & conditions, etc. Swords marked as Battle Ready are made to a higher standard than your average display weapons. For example, it would be the weight of a sword not including a scabbard. Nice markings; I dont know if Universal Swords copied a real example of the J. J. Runkel mark, but Runkel of course imported a lot of blades from Solingen. The three-bar hilt is made of cast metal in a blackened finish. We make no guarantee that the resulting edge will meet with your expectations. And should have been a WOOD WRAPPED IN STEEP scarbard. Turn around time is an estimate and can vary depending on the manufacturers given work load. What a sword! If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. The ''Dove Head'' hilt is steel and the wooden grip is overlaid in black leather and inlaid with twisted brass wire. 16 cm (grip approx. These spear pointed swords are shorter than the unmodified versions and also have slightly less mass for cutting. The grip is of ribbed wood, or wood bound with cord to resemble the same, and covered in leather. This was done in order to improve the sword's ability to thrust. Swords of the Forge carries only swords that are created to a very high standard. History; . British Household Cavalry Sword - 1834 Pattern Excl. The blade is 35 inches (890mm) in length, with a single broad fuller each side. Even without the hatchet point the sword did not have a blade profile, being broad and single edged, for good penetration. 1 mm), - Hilt length: approx. 0 . The dress sword for Heavy Cavalry officers was a much smaller and lighter weapon, having a knucklebow, ovoid pommel and boat-shell guard in gilt brass or gunmetal. The resulting edge is somewhat dependent on the particular blade. Rather heavy, lovely wood-and-wire grip. In other words, we intend to provide you with a serviceable weapon, not a personal grooming implement. One of the famous sword called spatha . wooden scabbard with genuine leather cover and brass pommel nut and guard inlay, Blade thickness: approx. Our sharpening service will provide a good serviceable edge on the blade. She paid to have it sharpened and I love everything about the sword. 350.00. Blades for Sale. The sword itself is wonderful. British 1796 Heavy Cavalry Sword features. We can not provide any refunds for the service once it has been completed, so consider it to be provided as is. The Pommel entry refers to how the pommel, and usually by extension the whole sword, is held together. Our shipment times include an amount of time for us to inspect and then appropriately package and protect your purchase before we ship. A spear pointed Pattern 1796 Heavy Cavalry Troopers sword of the 1st (Royal) Dragoons. Tax: The 25 3/4 blade features 20 1/2 of live edge with an unsharpened false edge on the back. It is probable, once a straight sword had been decided upon, that he then suggested the Austrian sword as a model. Whether you're looking for a knife that's for hunting or for collecting, a good blade isn't always easy to come across. The hilt is of steel with a ribbed leather grip. Our Scottish Basket Hilt Sword is Nickle Plated and comes with scabbard. Regular Price: 159.33 Iron, wood liners, 2 loose suspension rings. German Army Officer Cavalry Sword. 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Although for ever associated with Waterloo due to the swords use in the massed charge of the British heavy cavalry of the Household and Union brigades, Pattern 1796 Heavy Cavalry sword was also used by other countries. The service will not provide a completely bevel-less edge. 595. The famous, and famously derided, British 1796 pattern heavy cavalry sword was a direct copy of the sword of the Austrian heavy cavalry dating to 1775. 225.00, Regular Price: Overall Length: 40". The Royals were the regiment of British heavy cavalry which saw the most action during the Napoleonic Wars. This Japanese Type 32 Cavalry Saber shows the adoption of Western influence coupled with traditional Japanese styling popular at the closing years of the 19th century. The thick leather scabbard is fitted with blued steel accents to match. Brass grip and includes leather scabbard with 495. This Revolutionary War Officers Sword has a blade crafted from high carbon steel; the hilt is cast brass and the leather scabbard is finished with brass fittings. Model maker and historian Pattern 1796 British Heavy Cavalry Sword. The trooper's sword, and the officer's undress sword, was a dedicated cutting weapon with a broad heavy blade and was renowned as being completely unfit for delicate swordsmanship. 37 3/8" overall. Yes, yes you will. Below are two images of the Pattern 1796 Heavy Cavalry Troopers sword associated with Corporal of Horse (Sergeant) John Shaw of the 2nd Life Guards. The Edge spec will tell you about how sharp a blade is. The scabbards of these swords did not usually have suspension rings, but were fitted with a button or slide for use with a 'frog' - a type of baldric or belt attachment. Pattern 1796 Light Cavalry sword. CS88HCS Cold Steel 1860 U.S. . The English Hanger has a blade crafted from high carbon steel; it is fitted to a blued steel hilt and a blackened hardwood grip. "[10][11], The fictional character most often associated with the 1796 Heavy Cavalry Sword is Richard Sharpe, Bernard Cornwell's Napoleonic Rifle officer. If you need to make an exchange/return, please email us at returns@swordsoftheforge.com within 15 days of receiving your order and we will authorize it and send you a return form to fill out and put in the return box. Wielded famously from the likes of the Scots Grey at the battle of Wa. stainless), wooden hilt, - Overall length: approx. Excl. Weapons total weight 2lbs 6ozs. * Blade Thickness: 5/16 inch. The blade has a nice temper. Equipped with a curved blade and sharp point, and coupled with a three-bar-hilt for excellent hand protection. The scabbard with hanging rings is of steel. approx. Regulation pattern 1796 heavy cavalry trooper disc hilt sword with langets and full guard. For example, a culturally Japanese Sword could be made in India, a culturally German sword could be made in the US or a culturally Indian sword could be made in China. After this a lancer came at me; I threw the lance off my right side, and cut him through the chin upwards through the teeth. 1798. Despite being a cutting sword, with a broad, single edged blade, the straight blade meant the sword was not optimised for cutting as it could not produce the slicing effect of a curved blade. It is the length of the main item itself, not including any accessories. 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However, Battle Ready does not mean indestructible. The hilt is steel and the grip . Cavalry Officers' Sword with Scabbard. 250.00, Special Price However, the option of being able to use the point, especially when facing armoured Cuirassiers as the British were for the first time at Waterloo, made the modified sword a more versatile weapon. Pattern 1796 Heavy Cavalry Troopers sword and scabbard (XI.2710). Includes a matching wood scabbard. 165.00 American Revolutionary War Sabre . George V 1897 Pattern Infantry Officers Sword. 7380 results. For example, Viking, Crusader, Pirate, Indian WWII, and so on. We can sharpen only the last half or third of an edge, for example. heavier blade than custom would dictate. Includes steel scabbard. The scabbard is of steel with ring mounts. 1 mm), Hilt length: approx. Examples include, small surface scratches, scabbard dents or cracks, minor blade pitting, etc. Cavalry pattern swords attributed to mounted infantry officers appear on British Infantry Swords, The six most recent arrivals are featured on the Antique Swords Index. The Class spec can have four possible values: P.O.B. Above you can see the 1796 Heavy Cavalry sword pictured in Lady Elizabeth Butlers iconic Scotland for Ever!, which captures the charge of the Scot Greys. Because swords are our passion, we want to ensure that you are happy which is why we offer a total satisfaction guarantee. The scabbard is of steel with ring mounts. This European Short Sword is a good companion sword. The scabbard is of steel with ring mounts. Some blades will take and hold sharper edges than others and the thickness of the blade will determine how wide the bevel will need to be. 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