Original or fake?

[regent]

Dear gentlemen!

Few days ago I bought a English sabre. The seller promised me an absolute original weapon. I have showed the sabre in a German edged weapon forum and they are disagreed. Now I try to ask you, because for you it?s a homemade weapon, maybe you can let me know your appraisal. In case its defiantly a fake, maybe I can claim.

I would be very thankful for any reply,

Greetings

regent

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Edited October 7, 2006 by regent

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[David Critchley]

I think it's a copy. The etching on the blade is too shallow, the grip is the wrong shape and colour, the VR cypher is too imprecise and the T proof mark is known to be used on fakes of this period.

Post to www.swordforum.com the Antiques and Military section if you want a second opinion.

Regards

David