Clauberg solingen sword

[26Intrepid]

Hello All,

I've come across another sword that appears to be in very nice condition if original. To me, it looks original… but maybe a little too nice. I usually see these swords with a leather scabbard… but this one has an all metal one. I think this would be a nice sword to add to my collection… any helpful information will be appreciated. These are the only photos I have so far. The makers mark on the ricasso looks good to me… very clean sword. Grip looks very good as well.

 

[captaindrew]

Looks like a nice sword to me but I'm not an expert at it. I do know they also came with metal scabbards, I have one, also from Clauberg with a metal scabbard I acquired from @UCVRelics. The maker's mark matches mine but I'll let the experts vouch for it's authenticity. They should be along before long.

 

[26Intrepid]

I've read Clauberg was a very well made sword. Nice looking and well maintained swords always come at a premium (as we all know)… this one is being sold for $500… which I thought is a very good price for its condition (If original and not a repo).

 

[captaindrew]

That is a very good price, I'm sure the experts will be along sometime today to verify it's legit but looks like a very nice sword to me.

 

[bobinwmass]

It's good. You did very well at that price. Clauberg made a variety of fancy officer swords. You don't see as many basic ones that are exact to the regulations for a Foot Officer sword, especially in such nice condition.

 

[bayonet]

I've read Clauberg was a very well made sword. Nice looking and well maintained swords always come at a premium (as we all know)… this one is being sold for $500… which I thought is a very good price for its condition (If original and not a repo).

at that price I'd go grab it quick before someone else does

 

[26Intrepid]

Thanks everybody for your comments. I use a several different forums for questions with firearms and blades. This forum is my "Go to" for Civil War era pieces. Always great topics and information here. Thank you everybody for the excellent topics and reads!

Does anybody know when these swords from Clauberg began to be imported into the United States? and when they stopped? I can only assume this sword was made/imported during the Civil war era or prior? US swords always appear to be easier to date as most Union pieces will be stamped on the ricasso with a date. These imported pieces can be a little tricky. Regardless, this really is a beautiful piece… it really caught my eye when I saw it.

The seller informed me that this piece has been in his family for a very long time. The seller inherited this piece from his grandfather and has sat in a closet ever since. It's apparent that moisture hasn't been an issue for this sword.

 

[66Jayhawk]

That's a great price for that sword! Looks very similar to my Clauberg.

 

[bayonet]

Thanks everybody for your comments. I use a several different forums for questions with firearms and blades. This forum is my "Go to" for Civil War era pieces. Always great topics and information here. Thank you everybody for the excellent topics and reads!

Does anybody know when these swords from Clauberg began to be imported into the United States? and when they stopped? I can only assume this sword was made/imported during the Civil war era or prior? US swords always appear to be easier to date as most Union pieces will be stamped on the ricasso with a date. These imported pieces can be a little tricky. Regardless, this really is a beautiful piece… it really caught my eye when I saw it.

The seller informed me that this piece has been in his family for a very long time. The seller inherited this piece from his grandfather and has sat in a closet ever since. It's apparent that moisture hasn't been an issue for this sword.

well good for you junior the seller didn't bother to look up its going sale prices. Guess he was desperate for $ since he could of sold it for $300-500 plus easily.

 

[Papabyrd]

Beautiful sword you better jump on that one quick. You don't see one in that condition very often . Congratulations on a very nice find.

 

[26Intrepid]

Thanks all… checks in the mail. I should receive in a few weeks.