Japanese M1889 Type 32 Cavalry Sabre Sword Gunto
The Japanese Model 1889 Type 32 cavalry sabre has a machined blade with katana-like tip and was manufactured at the Kokura Arsenal according to the marks on the guard. The sword was in service during the Russo-Japanese War, World War One and World War Two. Two patterns of the Type 32 were produced, the earlier one known as ‘Ko,’ was issued to cavalry NCOs. The second pattern known as ‘Otsu,’ was issued to army transport NCOs and soldiers and was shorter. This sword for sale is an early ‘Ko’ pattern Type 32 cavalry sabre produced with the distinctive leather finger loop, checkered grips and with a slightly different opening to the scabbard.
The sword is complete with its steel scabbard with a single hanger-ring, a working locking-catch, and a clearly marked serial number on the ricasso of the blade "73475".
Dimensions:
Length with scabbard: 100 cm (39.37 inches)
Length without scabbard: 96 cm (37.79 inches)
US Civil War Model 1840 Light Artillery Saber By Ames
This model 1840 light artillery sabre was manufactured by US contract by Ames Manufacturing Co. of Chicopee, Massachusetts and in 1863 5,300 of these sabers were manufactured. This sword is marked "A.D.K. on ricasso, which are the initials of the inspector A.D. King. The grip is covered with leather and wound with brass wire. The scabbard is metal and since identified as the type 2 it has a ring around the mouth of the scabbard, the type 1 doesn't. Unlike the Model 1840 heavy cavalry saber the this artillery model 1840 has no basket guard. The American model 1840 light artillery sabre was designed after the French model 1829 mounted artillery sabre.
British Royal Infantry Officer’s Sword Pattern 1822
This is a rare British 1822 pattern sword from the short reign of King George IV (1820-1830) as can be seen in the royal emblem on the guard. It is made with the distinctive Gothic hilt with fold down guard and a grip of fishskin wrapped with brass twisted wire. These swords tend to be more delicate than other models with the folding down guard usually broken or missing. The maker, Salter was the main sword manufacturer of that time, the blade etched with King George the Forth's emblem or crest. This is one of the earliest pattern 1822 swords.
This British royal infantry officer’s sword pattern 1822 from the reign of King George IV is in overall good condition with a slightly stained blade and in tact leather scabbard.
Dimensions:
With scabbard: 107.5 cm (42.32 inches)
Without scabbard: 96 cm (37.80 inches)
British Royal Artillery Officer 1821 Pattern Sword
A British royal artillery officer's sword pattern 1821 with a steel basket hilt and wire bound grip, etched steel blade, in a steel scabbard. The sword's blade is beautifully etched and is with a clear maker's mark of: Hamburger Rogers & Co., Kings Street, Covent Garden London on one side of the ricasso and on the other side a mark of a flower with a golden center.
Dimensions:
With scabbard: 104.5 cm (41.14 inches)
Without scabbard: 101 cm (39.76 inches)
Chilean Sabre Made By Châtellerault Arms
A French made Chilean cavalry sabre sword made between 1891 and 1893. The spine of the blade marked with the French arsenal, “Manufacture d’armes de Chatellerault” Followed by “JH,” the initials of Jacob Holtzer, the French government exporter. The Chilean coat of arms, a star within a shield is stamped on the ricasso. The guard bears unit markings, “2” over “4” and “2” over “100”. This Chilean sabre made by Châtellerault Arms is in overall good condition.
Dimensions:
With scabbard: 102.5 cm (40.35 inches)
Without scabbard: 100 cm (39.37)
Italian Cavalry Sword Model 1860 By S & K Schnitzler & Kirschbaum
An Italian cavalry sword model 1860 by Schnitzler & Kirschbaum of Solingen Germany. S&K marked on the blade's ricasso on one side and an unclear mark on the other side of it. The sword is in fair to good condition with pitting on the metal showing its age as a 160 year old item that was probably used in battle.
Description:
With scabbard: 109 cm (42.91 inches)
Without scabbard: 102.5 cm (40.35 inches)