opinions on sword

[coloradocowboy]

This has been offered in a local ad for $500. Opinions?

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[pvluger]

Seems like a decent peice. The scabbard has taken a handful of hits.....I wouldnt pay a penny more.

Swordfish.......the floor is yours...

[militariaarchiv]

a nice eickhorn,

price is imo ok

M.

[coloradocowboy]

cool. thanks guys. going to try for a lower price

[coloradocowboy]

I just called the seller and may be mine tomorrow

[M Wipf]

That is a very fair price for a brass hilt example of the Eickhorn Field Marshal series Officersabel Nr. 1693 "WRANGEL" ...

With brass grip wire.

All the best ..

Mike W.

[M Wipf]

I'm not one for extensive cleaning and polishing of the various edged weapons, but I would recommend, in this case, that if you do buy this sword, you clean the green verdigris patina from the brass. It is a form of corrosion. Try a light sudsy ammonia mix with a soft tooth brush and go easy.. Then maybe a little Renwax or quality gun oil on those spots.

All the best ..

Mike W.

[coloradocowboy]

I'm not one for extensive cleaning and polishing of the various edged weapons, but I would recommend, in this case, that if you do buy this sword, you clean the green verdigris patina from the brass. It is a form of corrosion. Try a light sudsy ammonia mix with a soft tooth brush and go easy.. Then maybe a little Renwax or quality gun oil on those spots.

All the best ..

Mike W.

Hi Mike,
Thanks for the advice. If all goes well, Ill have this in my hands by this afternoon. We will see. Ill keep you guys updated