Good sword?

[LafayetteCountyDigger]

Is this a good sword for 400

 

[UCVRelics]

Looks like any import and the blade would have been etched by the importer. With no scabbard I would keep looking. It appears that the $450 you have got is burning a hole in your pocket. As several of us have recommended, take your time, do your research, save a little more and you will find a nice US made and marked Civil War sword for a good price.

 

[bobinwmass]

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It's not an outrageous price as the sharkskin wrap and wire still look good on the grip, and you still can see some good detail on the etching. I would still prefer one with a scabbard, having one can up to double the value of the sword, and makes the display look so much better. You could then build the display by adding a belt in the future, etc as budget allows. But it is very hard to find a loose scabbard to add to a sword that does not have one.

 

[Specster]

No maker marks??? Id leave it alone......It is likely from near the ACW period but its off as others have noted

 

[MRB1863]

Any advice on a N. Starr sword with scabbard?

 

[JOHN42768]

Your call, but as others have said without a scabbard shoots down the deal

 

[LafayetteCountyDigger]

I didn't buy anything I'm just gonna save up

 

[bayonet]

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nope, look around you can find no scabbards for less than $350 and thats some marked with US Makers. Non-US Makers $250-300 tops. Of course if it's a Collins no scabbard you will pay more than $350 (much more). I display them both ways Scabbards and no Scabbards.