Edelweisse Posted June 16, 2018 Share #1 Posted June 16, 2018 Hi Folks: I recently picked this USMC NCO Sword....but I don't know that much about these....The sword is missing the leather buffer between the blade and the grip...so it rattles a little. The gilt is worn and the wire on the grip is little oxidized. The blade is 32" long with Star of David on one side and "Newtel Inc. Stainless Steel" on the other. It's engraved with "United States Marines" etc. on three (3) side...both sides and top I would like to take it part especially the pommel and put a leather buffer between the blade & grip...thus tighten it up. Or...just leave it alone (Smile) The blade is in super shape...but it didn't come with a scabbard. I found it in a military thrift store...on US Army base....so I didn't invest much. I'd assume 1960's or 70's...but I'm guessing...I can post better pictures. RECOMMENDATIONS??? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundance Posted June 16, 2018 Share #2 Posted June 16, 2018 I wouldn't take it apart just to replace the washer. I have made my own washers from pieces of leather and slide it down the blade. I always make sure the opening is undersized so I'll fill any gap it gets into. Sometimes it tightens things up a bit, sometimes not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doyler Posted June 16, 2018 Share #3 Posted June 16, 2018 Newtel was based out of Miami Fl. as I recall.Some of the swords they ofered had german made blades. Here is one in post #14 from this older topic http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/1077-lets-see-some-usmc-swords/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edelweisse Posted June 16, 2018 Author Share #4 Posted June 16, 2018 Sundance...I apprecite your comment...I ws thinking the same thing...make the leather buffer and slide it in...I've done it on a boot knife...worked great. Thanks. Doyle...thanks for the info... Here are some more pictures....just found 32" on the guard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edelweisse Posted June 18, 2018 Author Share #5 Posted June 18, 2018 Hi Sundance....I made a washer/buffer of leather and installed it...and now....everything is tight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundance Posted September 2, 2018 Share #6 Posted September 2, 2018 Nice job - where do you get that light colored leather? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edelweisse Posted September 2, 2018 Author Share #7 Posted September 2, 2018 I went to cobbler and told him that I wanted to buy some scrap leather. He went in the back of the shop and came out with some scrap leather and handed it to me for free. I trimmed a piece and worked on forming the leather buffer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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