845

French Model 1831 Artillery Short Sword

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:125.00 USD
French Model 1831 Artillery Short Sword
Please read the terms and conditions carefully in regards to shipping and payment. Please contact us before the auction if you have any questions.
French Model 1831 Artillery Short Sword, with leather scabbard, styled after the Roman gladius sword, it features a double-edged blade with central spine measuring 19.25'' in length. Heavy brass handle with crossguard has concentric rings in the grip area; quillions on the guard also feature concentric circles. Several small arsenal stamps are located on the underside of the crossguard. Leather scabbard with brass fittings. Condition is good with age graying, light rust, and pinprick pitting over the blade surface. Nice patina to the brass handle. Scabbard shows much age to the leather, with some losses to the stitching on the back side, and the tip area is weak. Brass fittings on the scabbard show a dark patina, small dents, and scrapes. Overall length is 25-3/8''. Est.: $250-$400.