antique swords in Canada
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 →
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, an interesting piece of WW1 history. A sabre made for the Ottoman army by Luigi Gazzan et fils. Not much seems to be known about the company, other than the fact it is exclusively found on Ottoman swords of the era. The sword went through certain modifications. It was cut down and the... 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 →
It is rare to find an 1897, apart from a Wilkinson, which can be specifically pointed to WW1, as George V whose cipher can be found on these blades reigned from 1910 to 1936. This sword is such a rare find. If not for a few faint blemishes, one could believe that this sword had been... Continue Reading →
The 1908 is one of the most famous swords for having been used in the First World War, and being one of the last swords created for combat. Although usually used by troopers, this particular one might have been used by an officer, judging by the cut down scabbard's rings. This is a practice that... Continue Reading →
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