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    Prussian "Bluchersabel" Cavalry Saber with Captured French Blad

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    About this item

    The Prussian Bluchersabel was directly copied from the British P1796 Light Cavalry saber
    in 1811.  Prussian troops first received British P1796 sabers in 1809.  Production began in
    1814 after Napoleon’s defeat at the Battle of Leipzig when the sword manufacturing
    facilities came into Prussian hands.  The sword was originally a beefier version of the
    British saber, which had received numerous complaints from British cavalrymen.  The
    Prussian version became so popular that it remained in service, with modifications, all the
    way up to the outbreak of WWII in 1939.  This example features the standard iron hilt with
    P-shaped guard and half langets with rectangular slot for a sword knot, dove-head shaped
    pommel with integral backstrap and “ears” riveted to the cord-wrapped leather-covered
    wood grip (leather worn with sections lacking).  Unit markings “16.U.9.” (16th Uhlan
    Regiment, weapon #9).  The 30" curved single-edged blade with broad full-length fuller and
    narrow 3/4 length fuller at back edge and hatchet point.  This blade is a captured French
    blade with the spine marked “Manufre Rle de Chatellerault Janvier 1836" in script (worn)
    with later stamping on spine and ricasso, probably from its re-issue.  Blade is near
    excellent with bright finish and sharp edge and point.  No scabbard.  A simply designed
    weapon, but a highly effective killing instrument.  Overall length 35 7/8".  These Prussian
    swords with unit markings are especially of interest because their history can easily be
    traced.

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    Additional Information

    Code

    SS1652 (MZ-32086)

    Period

    19th Century

    Nationality

    German

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