I picked up a broken Eickhorn model 1693 sword. The knuckle guard tab, that the tang is peened to, is broken and missing. The plastic grip and ferrell is missing. I think I can fabricate and weld the missing tab. I'm looking for a grip and ferrell. Does anyone have those pieces or know where I could find those pieces. I know it's never going to be right. It's just a project trying rescue a piece of history from the trash.
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If someone can lend me a grip I can make perfect copies In black plastic -
My advice is - leave the sabre in the same state as it is now.
By adding reproductive parts on sabre, you will create only a worthless Frankenstein.
Schlange
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From the description it's worthless now!!Comment
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The sword is in pieces. This was a common sword and is of little value. The most value it has is the fun of restoration. It will never be a collectable. I just want to see if I can do it.Originally posted by Schlange View PostComment
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Can you post some pics of the sword?Comment
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Looks worth it.
You may have to shorten the handle and back strap a little to get enough of the tang to re-peen.
Ralph.Comment
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No need to peen over the tang the pin on the backstrap holds it all together.Comment
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It would be silly to leave it as it is ,whatever some people think, you cannot display it . I saw a very scruffy complete sword ,minus scabbard, at a fair a few months back I am going to the same fair Sunday if it's still there and cheap enough I will buy itComment
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