1827P Wilkinson Victorian Rifle Regiment Officer's Sword, sold

A stunning Wilkinson Patent Solid Hilt Victorian Rifle Regiment Officer's sword in very good condition, in very good condition, original named owner with family crest.

This is about as good a Victorian rifle regiment sword as you can hope to find; a Wilkinson Patent solid hilt to a named officer and in exceptionally good condition. Etched with original owner's initials C. F. (for C. Fairfowl / Fairfoul) and the family crest for Fairfowl / Fairfoul. The Wilkinson serial number is 9170 for 1858.

The 32 3/4 inch blade is both a beast and a beauty, the widened / strengthened ricasso area plus the elegance of Wilkinson craftsmanship and etching. The blade was probably sharpened and there is a small nick to the forward cutting edge that would imply some action. The blade generally is very good and as solid as a rock in the hilt of course; some aging to the point end and ricasso section, but these could easily be cleaned up with some good metal polish if desired. The hilt with some patina / light pitting but solid and in very good condition generally. The grip is solid, of course. The scabbard has a couple of dents and dings near the chape / drag, again a sign of active use. The sword sheathes and draws wonderfully, a real pleasure to hold and to pull in and out of the scabbard.

Really a breed apart from most rifle regiment swords and with provenance and in such good condition.. Further pictures available upon request. Please quote item reference number D22 (721)