Virginia Manufactory Swords

Jim McDougall · 7th July 2009, 04:50 AM

Thank you so much Glen! Just saw this fantastic post on these truly important sabres, which were key in early American military swords, and gained an almost rebirth during the Civil War.
It has been many years since researching these, and it seems there were first and second models.
The Starr and Rose swords as mentioned, were also key contracts.
I believe the Starr model 1812 was one commonly used by American dragoons pre- M1833 Ames, and I wonder how long thier use continued.

It is great to see these American swords brought up, and wish I had my issues of Man at Arms handy...there have been some great articles in those pages on many of these swords.

As always, looking forward to observations and examples out there!!

All the best,
Jim

7th July 2009, 04:50 AM	#3
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,464	Thank you so much Glen! Just saw this fantastic post on these truly important sabres, which were key in early American military swords, and gained an almost rebirth during the Civil War. It has been many years since researching these, and it seems there were first and second models. The Starr and Rose swords as mentioned, were also key contracts. I believe the Starr model 1812 was one commonly used by American dragoons pre- M1833 Ames, and I wonder how long thier use continued. It is great to see these American swords brought up, and wish I had my issues of Man at Arms handy...there have been some great articles in those pages on many of these swords. As always, looking forward to observations and examples out there!! All the best, Jim