antique swords in Canada
This is a very old type of Indian sword called a patissa, most likely made during the 16th century, under the Vijayanagara empire's rule. These are some of the more ancient forms of Indian weapons, and are such quite rare. What is even more remarkable about this sword is that it is not equipped with... Continue Reading →
This american bayonet was made in 1902, originally for the Krag repeating rifle, and probably around WW1 or WW2 was converted into a fighting knife by shortening the blade and reprofiling the foible. The blade is still quite sharp, and the mechanism is in perfect condition, and would still fit a Krag rifle. The bayonet... Continue Reading →
This Ottoman shamshir dates from the late 18th century, and is equipped with a Magyar, or Hungarian blade. A type that was very popular in Turkey and Syria. This shamshir is of a very rare and unique type that showcases this steel knuckle bow and upturned quillon. These shamshirs turn up once in a while,... Continue Reading →
This sabre was retailed by Firmin and made by Robert Mole, as seen by the typical proof disc associated with this reputable maker. Based on the overall style and the retailer's mark, it was probably made sometime between the 1850s to 60s. This is a fairly typical example of an 1845, except for the fact... Continue Reading →
This is is great example of a non regulation or "fantaisie" type of the 1882 infantry officer Sabre. The type of hilt is known as "à la Nancy", after the name of the town where was situated the school for the French Rangers, who were the first to officially carry this style of sword as... Continue Reading →
For sale, this nearly pristine example of an iconic sword, used in the First World War, and made by the most renowned British company of the time, Wilkinson. The sword has a few blemished that should be easily removed with very little effort. It is service sharpened and is very solid, with all parts matching,... Continue Reading →
This sword bayonet was made to be used with the Lee-Enfield no.1 MkIII rifle, which was used during WW1 and WW2. This specific one was made in 1918 at Lithgow, while the scabbard was made in 1943 by Mangrovite and SAF-3, Orange. It's in perfect shape with most of the original finish still present on... Continue Reading →
For sale a nice example of a sabre with a singular looking guard. This Austrian sabre was issued to grenadier troops, and was made in 1857 by E.S. Jung. It's a fairly light sabre, but with probably one of the most impressively curved stirrup hilts. The blade was service sharpened, and the hilt is tight.... Continue Reading →
This smallsword is a model that was carried by the Royal Household Bodyguards. The presence of turks heads on the grip of this example points to an earlier example, probably from the reign of Louis XVI.The Royal Household was more than just a Royal Guard, it was also the standing army of the French kingdom,... Continue Reading →
For sale, a great example of this unique sword pattern carried by British officers from the 1820s to the 1840s, and even beyond. The 1821 is the first British pattern to include the famous pipeback blade designed by Prosser. This one was retailed by Hebbert and Hume, at 8 Pall Mall street, which means it... Continue Reading →
For sale, this beautiful example of the 1896 universal cavalry officer sabre. This one was made by Pillin, as indicated by the proof mark and the serial number. Interestingly, the sabre is also equipped with a scabbard that was usually carried by officers stationed in India. The scabbard has a matching serial number to the... Continue Reading →
For sale this example of a mourning smallsword, usually carried as the name implies during the first times of a mourning. This cut steel hilt is profusely decorated with steel beads on wires. Some are missing, though this not distract significantly. The blade is rather short, but does not appear to have been shortened. There... Continue Reading →
This is a very nice example of a best quality Wilkinson sabre made in 1913 by the famous high end sword company. The sword is a solid hilt type, meaning that it does not have the swivel counter-guard that was regulation on this pattern. It was retailed by Gieve Matthews and Seagrove Ltd. The scabbard... Continue Reading →
This is a good and rather scarce example of an 1845 infantry sabre for superior officer, mounted with a steel hilt in the style of the North African troops. Most of the example that can be found of this non regulation type usually come with the 1855 blade, probably owing to it's great popularity under... Continue Reading →
This is a very rare and elusive sword designed for non commissioned officers of the Austrian army serving in heavy cavalry regiments in the early days of the Revolutionary and Napoleonic wars. This sword was made by Fischer, and bears all his marks including the arrow. Another interesting detail are the royal monograms of Francis... Continue Reading →
This is a best quality sword made by Wilkinson sometime around WW1 based on the company's etching. The blade is a bit of a mystery, being devoid of most etchings you would expect to see, as well as sporting no serial number and a rather rare Wilkinson inscription. There is no doubt though that this... Continue Reading →
This is a very high quality version of the French 1821 model for infantry officer. The blade was made by Coulaux in Klingenthal, and based on the signature - Coulaux ainé & Cie à Klingenthal - was made around 1840. No poincons are visible. This is a fantaisie piece, meaning that it does not fit... Continue Reading →
The 1767 is the first pattern of the famous briquet sabre which equipped French grenadiers, light infantry soldiers as well as musicians and line infantry sergeants. This pattern was of course used during the French Revolution, but also by French troops serving in the American Revolution. This example is in very good shape. There are... Continue Reading →
This is a fairly scarce type of sabre that is found in Mexico and probably dates from the Mexican Civil War. It is highly recognizable due to the very unique thumb piece on the top of the grip, and its very particular Bowie knife type ricasso made in the tradition of many espada anchas. This... Continue Reading →
This is a fairly rare stilletto dagger, probably made in France in the 19th century. The triangular blade is etched with "souvenir" on one side. The whole assembly is steel, including the scabbard. A very solid and great addition to a knife collection. Total length: 21cm. SOLD
This is a very interesting example of a takouba, or Touareg sword, made using a western produced sabre. This was likely made in the early 20th century. The blade has some oxidation and warps. The scabbard is missing the drag. SOLD
In near pristine shape. Some chips in the scabbard's paint. SOLD
A near pristine example of this classical bayonet by the state manufacture of Châtellerault made in 1876. SOLD
This is a near pristine example of the Gras bayonet made by the Tulle manufacture in 1878. Very solid and a nice addition to a bayonet collection. SOLD
This is a very nice and in a way fairly rare example of the classic 1889. This example was made by WKC, probably around WW1 with the usual black painted scabbard of this period. It is a fairly usual piece except for the fact that it was service sharpened, which is very rare on German... Continue Reading →
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