Vintage Knives & Swords

The spots are black and vary in size, but the sword kind of stinks too. I believe it is a German Officer's sword. Can anyone tell me what these are and how to eliminate them and restore this antique?

It's finish is probably deteriorating. I would say find an antique dealer who specializes in that era, maybe they can help you.

I have a few cavalry swords from the late 1800's that were manufactured in Germany (Solengen) for the Uruguay Army (Republica del Uruguay). Unfortunately they are missing the handle so I wanted to find someone who sells or manufactures antique sword handles.

Thanks.

HI. You might try antique sword forums and ask there, a collector would know. I believe you would have to have one custom made, though you might find a collector in a forum with your exact missing piece!
http://forums.swordforum.com/showthread.php?s=03348cc3689a36c379b47952e77eeb00&threadid=72272

http://www.bladeforums.com/forums/archive/index.php/f-691-p-7.html

Good Luck
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I recently got an antique sword from my grandma, and had questions about it, one being some lettering on the sword. I am not sure how old it is, but it is at least 100 years old. Does anyone know where in STL I could get it appraised?

Take a piece of rice paper really thin and with a #2 pencil place the paper over the letters and then cover the paper with carbon where the letters are engraved they should be lighter or darker I don’t remember It has been so many years since I did this. Then call the library and see how many books they have on Knives or Swords makers, And the Saint Louis Main Library should Have a lot, or at least they will be able to get you any book in print form inter-library loan from any where in the USA within five days, and that means any book in print even if they have to get it from the library of Congress.

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