Found old sword under house

[1marc124]

Can someone tell me any info on this sword? My grandpa found it and its really heavy and solid but I know nothing about it. Thanks
http://i.imgur.com/RPAcBtV.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/0aW6YN5.jpg

[Battle Cock]

Does it have an edge? It looks a bit like a toy, both in size and in construction.

[Pyzik]

Have no clue but that's something cool to find. Toy or not.
(I will agree, once BC mentioned toy, that is what it looks like.)

[toolboxluis00200]

Maybe an old movie prop ??

[Computalotapus]

Looks like a short sword. Roman empire used them a lot, yours is not from that time period though. Tool marks on the brass are from a more modern grinder.

Actually this looks more like a French Infantry Short Sword...

http://www.gnwtc.com/swordsshort.htm

Scroll down to the words "ITEM # wea-196"

[SINNER]

Modern copy of a French short infantry sword like stated above. Cool find.


http://www.goantiques.com/french-infantry-short-2530348

[UWone77]

Is this the part when Rick calls his buddy who an expert and knows about this stuff?

[1marc124]

That looks exactly like it! Thank you!

[1marc124]

Thank you Everyone! I appreciate you guys helping me figure out what the sword was!

[Kopis]

Too bad you weren't like this kid..

http://www.nydailynews.com/news/world/chinese-boy-finds-3-000-year-old-bronze-sword-article-1.1933888

[1marc124]

I wish LOL

[GRIFFIN ARMAMENT]

What is lucky about finding a relic in a country where all relics belong to the government? Sounds like a Christmas where you get everything you dreamed of but it belongs to a total stranger so you never get to use it again.