Does anyone collect swords? - The Firearms Forum

45Auto · 10-31-2012, 03:36 PM

This one is German M1889 cav. sword w/etched blade.

Above is an English made sword for the U.S. market called a non-regulation militia officer's sword. Circa 1840-1850.

pickenup · 10-31-2012, 11:14 PM

I like those, especially that etched blade.

I have a couple of swords, or so.
This is what one of my walls looks like.

Old Grump · 11-01-2012, 12:26 PM

Nice, very nice. I like swords too but you would only need 6 sets of hooks to display mine. Seems like I been wasting all my money on ammunition.

MSGT-R · 11-01-2012, 01:37 PM

Besides my SNCO sword, and my husband's Mamaluke sword (we're both retired Marines), I only have a cheap Katana and a Zena sword.

..and a Batlith.

45Auto · 11-01-2012, 09:43 PM

MSGT-R You earned a SNCO sword. They don't come any more cool than that!

Pickenup: What's that Philipine type dagger with the head on the handle? It looks interesting.

45Auto · 11-01-2012, 09:56 PM

Not seen side by side all that often, a U.S. M1913 "Patton" saber upper and British Pat.1908 blow.

WHSmithIV · 11-01-2012, 10:05 PM

I don't yet, but I sure would like to.

gdmoody · 11-01-2012, 10:41 PM

Here are some pics I took a few weeks ago. I took them so I could hang them back in the same places, after I painted my "junk" room

gdmoody · 11-01-2012, 10:41 PM

Last two pics

Maine04657 · 11-01-2012, 10:57 PM

Not really a collector but I do have one. This is my grandfathers Navy officers Sword. I keep it on the wall of my gun room.

pickenup · 11-01-2012, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 45Auto

Pickenup: What's that Philipine type dagger with the head on the handle? It looks interesting.

Interesting that you should pick out that one, actually it is one of my favorites. I purchased it from a gentleman who was over there in the 50's. He said it was old when he got it, so I'm not sure exactly when it was made.

It was presented to him, by one of the town folk, for "services rendered". The blade is made out of a old truck leaf spring. Forged, shaped, and sharpened. you would not be able to tell what it was made from. The scabbard is hand-carved of course.

MSGT-R · 11-02-2012, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Maine04657

Not really a collector but I do have one. This is my grandfathers Navy officers Sword. I keep it on the wall of my gun room.

Wow, you don't see too many of those anymore! (The Navy doesn't seem to carry them).

Maine04657 · 11-02-2012, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by MSGT-R

Wow, you don't see too many of those anymore! (The Navy doesn't seem to carry them).

In the Navy swords are for officers only and they are optional. Generally only worn with dress whites on special occasions. I have pictures of him at several functions wearing it.

MSGT-R · 11-02-2012, 04:08 PM

Yeah, like weddings.

Maine04657 · 11-02-2012, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by MSGT-R

Yeah, like weddings.

Yes among other things.

MadScotsMan · 11-02-2012, 09:07 PM

I have one sword (Scottish Medieval Hand and a Half) and a few knives and a throwing tomahawk. I'd LOVE more!

B27 · 11-03-2012, 02:01 AM

Iron Eagle · 11-03-2012, 07:34 AM

I have one- a copy of a samurai sword, made of 440 stainless. And it is sharpenable.

targetacqmgt · 11-03-2012, 11:55 AM

Nah BUT I have a very nice reproduction WWI brass knuckled trench knife and I don't intend to hang it on the wall but use it if required,

targetacqmgt · 11-03-2012, 11:56 AM

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Originally Posted by pickenup

I like those, especially that etched blade.

I have a couple of swords, or so.
This is what one of my walls looks like.

That IS a nice collection. Hope you got it insured

10-31-2012, 03:36 PM	#1
45Auto Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,121	Does anyone collect swords? This one is German M1889 cav. sword w/etched blade. Above is an English made sword for the U.S. market called a non-regulation militia officer's sword. Circa 1840-1850. -->

10-31-2012, 11:14 PM	#2
pickenup Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Colorado Rocky Mountains Posts: 6,838	Re: Does anyone collect swords? I like those, especially that etched blade. I have a couple of swords, or so. This is what one of my walls looks like. __________________ The gene pool needs chlorine

11-01-2012, 12:26 PM	#3
Old Grump Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Little hut in the woods near Blue River Wisconsin Posts: 2,292	Re: Does anyone collect swords? Nice, very nice. I like swords too but you would only need 6 sets of hooks to display mine. Seems like I been wasting all my money on ammunition. __________________ "When once a republic is corrupted, there is no possibility of remedying any of the growing evils but by removing the corruption and restoring its lost principles; every other correction is either useless or a new evil."~~- Thomas Jefferson Roman Catholic, Life Member of American Legion, VFW, Wisconsin Libertarian party, Wi-FORCE, WGO, NRA, JPFO, GOA, SAFand CCRKBA

11-01-2012, 01:37 PM	#4
MSGT-R Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 901	Re: Does anyone collect swords? Besides my SNCO sword, and my husband's Mamaluke sword (we're both retired Marines), I only have a cheap Katana and a Zena sword. ..and a Batlith. __________________ If you suck, go back to the range. Last edited by MSGT-R; 11-01-2012 at 02:36 PM..

11-01-2012, 09:43 PM	#5
45Auto Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,121	Re: Does anyone collect swords? MSGT-R You earned a SNCO sword. They don't come any more cool than that! Pickenup: What's that Philipine type dagger with the head on the handle? It looks interesting. Last edited by 45Auto; 11-01-2012 at 09:46 PM..

11-01-2012, 09:56 PM	#6
45Auto Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,121	Re: Does anyone collect swords? Not seen side by side all that often, a U.S. M1913 "Patton" saber upper and British Pat.1908 blow.

11-01-2012, 10:05 PM	#7
WHSmithIV Advanced Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Moore, Idaho contributor Posts: 2,639	Re: Does anyone collect swords? I don't yet, but I sure would like to.

11-01-2012, 10:41 PM	#8
gdmoody Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northeast Georgia Contributor Posts: 6,354	Re: Does anyone collect swords? Here are some pics I took a few weeks ago. I took them so I could hang them back in the same places, after I painted my "junk" room Attached Images __________________ NRA Endowment Member GeorgiaCarry.Org Member Retired US Army Postal Worker Personally, I carry a gun because I'm too young to die and too old to take an ass whoopin'.....author unknown (but obviously brilliant)

11-01-2012, 10:41 PM	#9
gdmoody Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northeast Georgia Contributor Posts: 6,354	Re: Does anyone collect swords? Last two pics Attached Images __________________ NRA Endowment Member GeorgiaCarry.Org Member Retired US Army Postal Worker Personally, I carry a gun because I'm too young to die and too old to take an ass whoopin'.....author unknown (but obviously brilliant)

11-01-2012, 10:57 PM	#10
Maine04657 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Maine Posts: 329	Re: Does anyone collect swords? Not really a collector but I do have one. This is my grandfathers Navy officers Sword. I keep it on the wall of my gun room.

11-02-2012, 04:08 PM	#14
MSGT-R Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: SoCal Posts: 901	Re: Does anyone collect swords? Yeah, like weddings. __________________ If you suck, go back to the range.

11-02-2012, 09:07 PM	#16
MadScotsMan V.I.P. Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 156	Re: Does anyone collect swords? I have one sword (Scottish Medieval Hand and a Half) and a few knives and a throwing tomahawk. I'd LOVE more!

11-03-2012, 02:01 AM	#17
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11-03-2012, 07:34 AM	#18
Iron Eagle Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Louisiana Posts: 658	Re: Does anyone collect swords? I have one- a copy of a samurai sword, made of 440 stainless. And it is sharpenable.

11-03-2012, 11:55 AM	#19
targetacqmgt Registered User Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 494	Re: Does anyone collect swords? Nah BUT I have a very nice reproduction WWI brass knuckled trench knife and I don't intend to hang it on the wall but use it if required,