RRA227 Posted November 19, 2018 Share #1 Posted November 19, 2018 M-1858 Austrian Quillback Boarding Sword. 1862 dated made by Jung. 1,000 total production. Rich A. in Pa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stratasfan Posted November 19, 2018 Share #2 Posted November 19, 2018 How super cool! Out of curiosity . . .what is the length and what were these swords used for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRA227 Posted November 19, 2018 Author Share #3 Posted November 19, 2018 Thanks. Blade is 24" long. It was used when boarding or repelling boarders on a sailing ship. It is supposed to have a scabbard. There is one in the Presidential Museum given to J.F.K.. Rich A. in Pa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony v Posted November 20, 2018 Share #4 Posted November 20, 2018 Rick Great looking sword ! Low production and a great addition to your collection. Thanks for the posting. Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patches Posted November 20, 2018 Share #5 Posted November 20, 2018 Bet they were still using them in the Boxer Rebellion, the crew off Zenta Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RRA227 Posted November 20, 2018 Author Share #6 Posted November 20, 2018 Thanks. It was $50 at the flea market. They were withdrawn from service in 1904. Rich A. in Pa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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