It's an officers' piece and so hasn't any issue stamps but the general form and style put it around 1780's-1820's.Not a great pic but it's the bottom one show here. The scabbard is one I had made up for it.(Image removed from quote.)the top one is a 1885 troopers sword.
Has anyone got a few tarps we can rig up by the fire?
I would love a Royal Navy Sword from around 1780 - 1820 . How much are they worth.Dunc
Quote from: dunc5 on January 04, 2009, 07:51:07 PMI would love a Royal Navy Sword from around 1780 - 1820 . How much are they worth.DuncAt a guess lot's, because I doubt many survived the harsh conditions terribly well, let alone the number that went down with the lads that carried them
Quote from: Micky d on January 04, 2009, 08:00:42 PMQuote from: dunc5 on January 04, 2009, 07:51:07 PMI would love a Royal Navy Sword from around 1780 - 1820 . How much are they worth.DuncAt a guess lot's, because I doubt many survived the harsh conditions terribly well, let alone the number that went down with the lads that carried them Yeah, but you're more likely to find a Royal Navy one than a French navy one.
or a Royal Navy Service issue flintlock pistol Think it might be best to stick with multitools and just read about Swords and pistols in my Alexander Kent books Dunc
Quote from: dunc5 on January 04, 2009, 08:14:34 PMor a Royal Navy Service issue flintlock pistol Think it might be best to stick with multitools and just read about Swords and pistols in my Alexander Kent books DuncSo you quite a fan of his now then
I'll just chuck as much as I can in the car.At this rate, I may well have a second "Big Red Shiny Toolbox", one for Leatherman, one for lesser tools An aside - we should have something to commemorate the event. Something like a Vic Classic with the dates on or something? Affordable, but worth keeping. Anyone got any ideas on that?
Are they "engravable"? Good idea though
Quote from: Flash on January 09, 2009, 09:27:13 PMAre they "engravable"? Good idea though Well I can do it with the awl on a Farmer easily enough
A tenner sounds nice Dave.
Did I mention the £50 camping fee
Quote from: Flash on January 09, 2009, 11:23:02 PMDid I mention the £50 camping fee Yes you did and Ryan said he would pay for everyone.
Would £15 each cover everything? Engraving etc?