Patton sabre U.S. M1913 cavalry sword any out there?

Matchlock · 13th April 2009, 06:16 PM

Thank you so much, Jim,

It just makes me feel good when I can help.

Found a bit more information:

http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/top...Cavalry_Swords

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=125970391 (auction has ended)

http://www.scribd.com/doc/7788830/Saber-Exercise

Best,
Michael

Jim McDougall · 16th April 2009, 05:35 PM

Thank you again Michael for your help!!!
I still think these are fascinating as historical weapons, even though modern by the scope of our forum.
As a bit of trivia, I will simply say that while these were the last official pattern sword issued by the army, they were not the last sword designed.
Although production of these ceased with orders in 1918.......there was a protype designed in 1931, but never issued as all swords were declared obsolete and stockpiled, I believe the order was in 1934.

Guess I'll leave it there, and this will become part of the archive

I love these little time capsules!!

All best regards,
Jim

13th April 2009, 06:16 PM	#1
Matchlock (deceased) Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bavaria, Germany - the center of 15th and 16th century gunmaking Posts: 4,310	Thank you so much, Jim, It just makes me feel good when I can help. Found a bit more information: http://www.absoluteastronomy.com/top...Cavalry_Swords http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=125970391 (auction has ended) http://www.scribd.com/doc/7788830/Saber-Exercise Best, Michael

16th April 2009, 05:35 PM	#2
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,670	Thank you again Michael for your help!!! I still think these are fascinating as historical weapons, even though modern by the scope of our forum. As a bit of trivia, I will simply say that while these were the last official pattern sword issued by the army, they were not the last sword designed. Although production of these ceased with orders in 1918.......there was a protype designed in 1931, but never issued as all swords were declared obsolete and stockpiled, I believe the order was in 1934. Guess I'll leave it there, and this will become part of the archive I love these little time capsules!! All best regards, Jim