18th century BRITISH 1786 INFANTRY OFFICERS SWORD Steel Hilt Original Scabbard

Description: BIDS FROM INTERNATIONALS BIDDERS FOR THIS ITEM MUST BE PRE-APPROVED. WILL NOT SHIP TO COUNTRY WHERE PROHIBITED, BUYERS MUST KNOW LOCAL IMPORTATION LAW FOR SWORDS, DAGGERS, KNIFES AND OTHER WEAPONS. TRULY COLLECTORS GRADE, OVER 230 YEARS OLD FINE EXAMPLE. 1786 Pattern Infantry Officer’s Sword. It has a steel hilt and rigid, double-shell guard, straight blade and urn-shaped pommel. The use of a rigid shell guard proved quite impractical as it rubbed against and frayed the officer’s uniform. This practical problem was solved by the introduction of a folding guard to the hilt (1796 Pattern Infantry Officer’s Sword). The scabbard was black leather with brass mounts, including a frog button in the locket. STUNNING ANTIQUE BRITISH INFANTRY m1786 OFFICERS SWORD. RARE STEEL HILT WITH SOLID 1786 STYLE GUARD (not 1796 model folding guard). CIRCA LATE 18th CENTURY.ENGRAVED DECORATION ON BLADE (engraving is worn, but still noticeable). ORIGINAL LEATHER SCABBARD WITH BRASS FITTINGS. ORIGINAL WIRE ON GRIP (LOOSE). SIZE:ABOUT 39 5/8 in. (100.6 cm) LONG IN SCABBARD. ABOUT 39 in. (99 cm) LONG OUT OF SCABBARD.BLADE IS ABOUT 32 1/4 in. (81.9 cm) LONG AND 1 1/16 in. (2.65 cm) WIDE AT WIDEST POINT. CONDITION: OVERALL VERY GOOD SOLID ANTIQUE CONDITION, SHOWS HONEST WEAR AND CHARMING INDICATION OF AGE.UNCLEANED BLADE IS IN VERY GOOD ANTIQUE CONDITION WITH EXPECTED INDICATION OF AGE. ORIGINAL (!) LEATHER SCABBARD IS IN VERY GOOD FULLY SERVICEABLE CONDITION, SHOWS MINOR AGE WEAR, SCRATCHES NEAR THE DRAG.LEATHER ON SCABBARD IS SLIGHTLY SHRUNK - BLADE DOESN'T GO ALL THE WAY IN. ORIGINAL WIRE ON GRIP IS LOOSE - SHOULD BE VERY EASY TO FIX. ABSOLUTELY MAGNIFICENT COLLECTORS GRADE EXAMPLE - PICTURES DON'T DO JUSTICE. All items are guaranteed as described, funds must clear before shipping. Payment must be made within 3 days after the end of the auction. SHIPPING: We ship all items from UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Shipping worldwide via USPS Express Mail (with on line tracking service). Shipping in USA via UPS or USPS (with online tracking service) - OR CONTACT US. Please Note: Seller accepts no responsibility for shipping errors related to incorrect shipping addresses, custom delays, custom charges… Customers are responsible for any destination charges (customs duty or inspection fees). PAYMENT POLICY: Payment should be made within 3 working days from purchase. RETURN POLICY: Your satisfaction is very important to us. Refund given ONLY if item is not as represented and shipped back within 3 business days from receiving the item. Items must be in their original condition with similar of our packing. We will not reimburse the return shipping. All returned items must be sent by Registered Mail. Although every effort is made to ensure accurate dimensions and weights, the figures shown should always be treated as approximate. The pictures should be considered as part of the item description. We do not take responsibility for any personal or third party losses. If you have any questions please feel free to email us.

Price: 995 USD

Location: PA

End Time: 2024-11-04T01:23:15.000Z

Shipping Cost: 40 USD