Austrian infantry saber

length: 35 1/2"
blade: 30"
blade width: 1 1/16"
grip: 4 1/2"
guard: 5 1/2" x 5"
weight: 1 lb 8.5 oz

Model 1861 Austrian infantry saber with unusual quill-backed thrusting blade, which may be a Model 1889 blade rehilted onto the older hand guard. Definetly an interesting piece in very good condition.

9/01/01