PRE WWI GERMAN PRUSSIAN MODEL 1873 CAVALRY SABER SWORD-LUNESCHLOSS / ERFURT

Very good condition and guaranteed original pre WWI Imperial German Prussian Model 1873 cavalry/artillery saber that is complete with correct original scabbard. Sword is maker marked P.

LUNESCHLOSS on the left blade ricasso under the guard langet and has Erfurt Arsenal markings on the right ricasso. Dated 1904 on the spine. Sword (left side of guard) and scabbard have matching unit markings-I.

42 for issue to an Infantry Munitions Column attached to a Reserve Infantry Regiment. 30 blade has original bright finish with some scattered gray and was period sharpened. Still has original leather washer at the base. Remaining metal finish has brown patina. Leather grip shows some wear and scuffing.

Steel scabbard has brown patina with a few dents. A hard to find Prussian artillery sword with matching unit markings that will make an excellent addition to your collection. The item "PRE WWI GERMAN PRUSSIAN MODEL 1873 CAVALRY SABER SWORD-LUNESCHLOSS / ERFURT" is in sale since Tuesday, February 16, 2016. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\WW I (1914-18)\Original Period Items\Germany\Edged Weapons".

The seller is "sreisel" and is located in Copenhagen, New York. This item can be shipped worldwide.

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