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Spanish Dragoon sword, marked "Por el rey carlos III", with R and crown proof, and cross and fleur

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:625.00 USD
Spanish Dragoon sword, marked  Por el rey  carlos III , with R and crown proof, and  cross and fleur
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Spanish Dragoon sword, marked "Por el rey carlos III", with R and crown proof, and cross and fleur de lis proof on reverse with "Dragones.To.1776". The hilt shows heavy brass cup hilt guard with hardwood grip. The blade measures 34-1/2" overall, the sword is 41-1/2"; the blade in good condition showing old sharpening and cleaning, and some minor pitting. A rarely encountered sword with good markings from Colonial era that couldhave been carried to the American southwestern frontier. Est.: $1,250-$2,500