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European Antique Hunting Sword
$590
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Rare Antique European Short Sword / Hunting Dagger Knife complete with its leather scabbard. This beautifully crafted weapon likely dates from the late early 19th century and features a dual-purpose blade combining a cutting edge with a sawback spine, typical of hunting and field sidearms used by noblemen or foresters
Origin: Continental Europe (likely Germany or Austria)
Era: Early 1800s
Blade: Steel blade with sawback spine and hunting-style fuller; patina consistent with age
Handle: Brass and wood grip with decorative fittings
Guard:Crossguard with classic hunting sword shape
Scabbard: Leather scabbard with brass throat and tip, well preserved for its age
Condition: Good antique condition with natural age-related wear. Tight hilt, solid scabbard.
These short hunting swords were used throughout Europe as part of a hunter’s or forester’s weapon set. The sawback design allowed for practical use during hunting trips, and such examples are now highly sought after by collectors of antique European edged weapons.
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