What is this?

[Lorien]

I've had this sabre for several years, and I've done a little bit of research, but not enough to be sure of what this is;















Any ideas?

 

[horseclover]

Looks like a Swiss 1867 cavalry sabre sold through Schnitzler & Kirschbaum.

There are many to view at oldswords.com (modest subscription for a lot of information).

Here is another example marked to Weyersburg.
http://www.antique-swords.eu/856-Swiss-M1867-cavalry-troopers-sabre.html


OTOH, it also looks more like one of the earlier Austrian models because of the slots. The Austrian 1858 looks the closest to this.

Hmmmmmm

Take it over to Swordforum International or the gents at the Sword Buyers Guide board.

Cheers

GC

Yup, here you go

Austrian 1858
http://www.swordforum.com/forums/showthread.php?102990-Bring-out-the-brutes!

 

[Lorien]

thanks so much, man!
I really appreciate your help

 

[Lycosa]

Straight form the horse's mouth.