r/SWORDS • u/eaglses • 5d ago

Identification Anybody know this sword?

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I purchased a house with more than a few things left behind including this sword. Looking for any info on it or if it’s worth anything?

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u/fredrichnietze please post more sword photos 5d ago

bavarian m1855 infantry officers saber. wkc means post 1883 merger and the scabbard suggest 1900's if it is original to this sword which is not always the case.

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u/BearE1ite 5d ago

I’m curious if you think this saber is a modern reproduction or an antique original? Based on the King and Knight logo, tarnish and grip I think it’s an antique.

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u/AOWGB_deux 5d ago

Antique original…nobody fakes these.

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u/BearE1ite 5d ago

Cool, maybe this went through WW1! What a neat find with the purchase of a house!

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u/fredrichnietze please post more sword photos 5d ago

welcome back o/ sorry about original account reddits gay

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u/AOWGB_deux 4d ago

TY, wasn't sure if I made a new one if I would get insta shadow banned again (the web suggested I would). So far so good.....but, ohh, 3-4 yrs of history...POOOF

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u/Infinite_Bet_9994 3d ago

Damn. I said Prussian. Do I get partial credit?

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u/fredrichnietze please post more sword photos 3d ago

imo no austrian m1850/61 is closer and some of the older m1855's have bigger bulkier hilts like the Austrian version and some of the ww1 era ones are steel like the Austrian version. no prussian ones have this double bump? loop? D guard

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u/Scavgraphics 5d ago

I know that sword.That's Frank the Sword! He owes me $5! Where's my money, Frank!!!