1860 Cavalry Sabre

Old hickory

November 30, 2009 04:55

I have a copy of a US sword that is only marked " R & G " It is not an Ames but otherwise is of the 1850 -1880 era . Does anyone know anything about R & G ?

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  Spider7115

  November 30, 2009 07:22

  Could it be "R & C"? Is it marked on the top of the blade near the hilt? If so, it could be Rohrig & Company, Germany.
  
  Check this website and scroll down to "Foreign Marks": http://www.angelfire.com/wa/swordcollector/marks/page1.html

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  Old hickory

  November 30, 2009 14:30

  Yes,it could be. Thanks Spider , for the link!!! Hickory

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  Spider7115

  November 30, 2009 14:58

  quote:Originally posted by Old hickory
  Yes,it could be. Thanks Spider , for the link!!! Hickory
  
  
  You're welcome. [:)] That site will show pictures of maker's marks.

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