Not neccesarily. Some of the vendors that cater to reenactors sell swords with such markings so the user has one marked similar to the originals. Fall Creek Suttlers and C&S Sutlery sell such sabers. Unfortunately, if you are going to get into collecting original swords, you need to do some homework to learn about original markings, or seek advice from someone who has already obtained such knowledge.So it was made to deceive. i hope he didn't trade away something very good.
Great link, thanksSorry I have no clue but maybe I can get you some help. @ucvrelics
It is indeed a repop. Ames had several different stampings over the years but this ain't one of them way to sloppy. Most 1860's will have the arch and from 1840
Some democrats are ok too.....LOLkevin you and your father in law have nothing to be ashamed of (mad - yes. Cheated - yes) but not ashamed. Some republicans are so good they get the pro’s guessing. Sorry this turned out on the bad end for your family.
Republicans gave me a needed laugh. My father in law is a Democrat. There's one in every family.Some democrats are ok too.....LOL
How do you correct such an awful mistake? I guess you just laugh at yourselfEh, no skin off my back. I presented him with what I had learned, complete with comparison photos, and he told me he wants an expert to look at it. That ****** me off until he said that even if it's a repo that it's worth $600 because that's what his friend (the seller) told him. I could only laugh because he went from ignorant to stupid in two sentences.