blitz67 Posted September 16, 2019 #1 Posted September 16, 2019 I found this at a local estate sale this week, I had no idea what it was when I bought it, I believe this is a Confederate "Dog River" sword, can anyone here confirm that? No markings on the blade which is crudely made. Thanks for the help! Brad
skypilot6670 Posted September 16, 2019 #4 Posted September 16, 2019 I dont think its a dog river. Typical Dog River would have an unstopped fuller, obvious seam on the scabbard, sometimes a lapped seam and brass scabbard throat, hanger, and drag. With crude workmanship the blades typically have carbon faults and sometimes are wavey. I think you have a heavy Cav or whats referred to as a ole wrist breaker . A google search should give you some images to look at. Hope this helps.
6th.MG.BN Posted September 16, 2019 #5 Posted September 16, 2019 I dont think its a dog river. Typical Dog River would have an unstopped fuller, obvious seam on the scabbard, sometimes a lapped seam and brass scabbard throat, hanger, and drag. With crude workmanship the blades typically have carbon faults and sometimes are wavey. I think you have a heavy Cav or whats referred to as a ole wrist breaker . A google search should give you some images to look at. Hope this helps.+1 Ken
SARGE Posted September 17, 2019 #6 Posted September 17, 2019 I agree, not a Confederate made sword. Most likely a generic Yankee heavy cavalry saber.
Steve Rogers Posted September 23, 2019 #7 Posted September 23, 2019 The screw at the throat of the scabbard marks it as an import 1840 style, likely German made.
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