Can someone confirm what kind of sword this is. My friend got

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>>33811569

Sabre

>>33811825
From what era?
Is some kind of special sabre?

>>33811837
Im no expert, but i agree that it's a sabre

Also that one marking looks chinese to me

And the wear on the metal looks like it's 20th century, because it's not a lot of wear

My guess is it's some chinese officer sword, like how the japs would use?

Alternatively the writing COULD be kanji and I'd never know

>>33811878
If by writing you mean the text in OP, its says R B G

The blade looks something like a 1796 light cavalry sabre.

>>33811569
it's a katana

gramps was a fedora tipper

>>33811878
it's not oriental. it's a craftsman's mark. don't recognize it, but it should be easy to find in a library or online. looks like a ceremonial sword. might've been used at formal events by a norwegian NCO or officer? blade is pristine except near scabbard opening, grip is too-nice and looks like it's seen 60 years of dust. it's a wall hanger.

>>33811837
>a saber from what era
>era
Fucking weabs everybody

>>33811968
Thank you greatly for a decent opinion

It is a Cavalry Sabre

>>33811569
Indian cavalry sabre, date who knows you can do your own research
but probably British India 1824–1948


http://www.swordforum.com/forums/showthread.php?103849-Indian-Cavalry-Sword-by-Thurkle-markings/page3

It's a Japanese katana, one of the finest forged blades for thousands of years, mind you. The Japanese have the highest quality steel with the least amount of impurities and it's most likely been folded over 1500+ times. Devastating weapon? You bet. However don't forget that this is a piece of Edo Era Japanese history.

>>33812141
Thank you for complying

>>33812178
heh, you'll never touch this thread with that kind of speed

watch this
*unsheathes indian cavalry sabre*

>>33813394
Oh no i dont like where this is going :((