Hello folks. Found this wrist-breaker at the flea market this week. First of its type I've come across. I typically find the "Blucher" types w/ regularity, however this behemoth of a sword is defying my attempts so far at positively id'ing it by Model type. I "think" it's a Model 1879 version of the earlier 1852 type. This ones got a quite heavy "pipe-back" (or quill-back, depending on which nomenclature you prefer), blade, and carries the "W" cypher and two-digit date code of "83" on its spine. The Maker marks and unit designations are crisply struck to the ricasso and "guard / basket" of the hilt respectively, and the scabbard throat bears the same unit markings, along with an "x'd" out previous set. The hilt appears to be black leather wrapped over a wooden base, however I don't believe there was ever any braided wire wrap as I see no impressions of one. The original leather finger loop is secured via a large slotted screw in the guard. It's somewhat fragile, but at least it's still there. The guard is very heavy steel, and has proof-marks throughout, as does the ferrule. The scabbard is blued steel, has matching unit numbers stamped at the throat (along w/ the previous "X'd" out ones, and retains its throat screw and single suspension ring. It's a great looking, HEAVY DUTY, working weapon, and as yet I've not been able to find the correct model nomenclature with this hilt and pipe-back blade configuration. The blade is in beautiful condition, and has only the original factory applied edge and no rust, nicks, etc. I've uploaded some photos in the hope that you folks can enlighten me a bit further.
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Prussian heavy "pipe-back" cavalry saber, 1883...model??
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Hi again Greg. Works for me! So far, out of over 100 visits to this thread, you're the only one who's posted an opinion. I'm of a mindset that it's not at all a common sword in this configuration. I can honestly say in all my years of hunting down militaria, it's the first of its kind that I've personally ever come across. Thanks again for taking the time to help me ID this one.
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