M1911 Patton Sword

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I think it would have gone for more if the elbow grease had already been done to get it back to original form. The market is also kinda soft, compared to how it was a few years ago.

 

But I agree, something this rare should have gone higher. I paid about $700 more for mine about four years ago, and it didn't even have a correct scabbard...someone had fabricated a replacement from a M1913 scabbard. It was actually very well done, but still...

I've kinda noticed this as well the last year or so. I picked up #25 SA 1905/06 for less than I should have. I really wish I had not just built a new garage at home or I would have been a heavy player on this one for that price. Always seems to be my luck. Next time maybe.