Simple ID, I hope.

[svaz]

All,

I got this at a garage sale and have been unable to find out anything about it. I'm guessing it's milsurp (is that a thing in the blade community?). Can someone ID this for me. It has only the following distinguishing marks: the SerNo (D9198), "VC" on the back of the hand guard near the pommel and two indistinguishable proofs on the right side of the blade, near the hand guard. Thanks in advance for any info.

Oh, and Happy New Year.

 

[horseclover]

Welcome aboard

This is an Italian 1871 model that was somewhat superseded in 1873 with an "improved" model (that was quite the same aside from the guard).
http://users.skynet.be/euro-swords/IT1873.htm

The Italian 1860 was somewhat similar but different

These 1871 model swords were reworked in 1909 with a different sepentine grip and backstrap assembly but your's is an 1871 type.

So, no earlier than 1871 As this one has the thumb pocket, I would say later than 1873. It could have been produced as late as the 20th century.

Cheers
GC

 

[svaz]

Thank you very much for the info!

 

[Mecha]

Spray-painted blade? I bet that would clean up nicely!

 

[Lapedog]

Welcome aboard

This is an Italian 1871 model that was somewhat superseded in 1873 with an "improved" model (that was quite the same aside from the guard).
http://users.skynet.be/euro-swords/IT1873.htm

The Italian 1860 was somewhat similar but different

These 1871 model swords were reworked in 1909 with a different sepentine grip and backstrap assembly but your's is an 1871 type.

So, no earlier than 1871 As this one has the thumb pocket, I would say later than 1873. It could have been produced as late as the 20th century.

Cheers
GC

You rule dude!

Awesome sword. I love military sabres.