1861 sabre for infantry officers
Säbel der österreichischen Infanterieoffiziere Modell 1861
Sabre model 1861 for infantry officers
This weapon is derived from the previous model 1850. It was used until the end of the monarchy in 1918. Different length variants are encountered with this weapon. Three basic length variants were produced but specimens shorter than 85 cm are also known with a scabbard. These differences ensured the possibility of choosing the appropriate weapon according to the height of the owner. In addition, some weapons were additionally shortened, especially at the beginning of World War I, when the unsuitability of long sabres in field conditions became apparent. During this period, the shiny parts of the weapon were often stained or painted with a covering paint.
The weapon has an iron, nickel-plated stock. A simple banded escutcheon folded into a symmetrical fluted escutcheon terminating in a volute. Two holes for the wristguard. Wooden handle, covered with leather, reinforced with wire. Single head with nut.
Iron scabbard, nickel-plated. Two sleeves with loop and fixed ring, finished with spur.
Weapon length: 935mm
Blade length: 795mm
Blade width: 24mm
Weight: 620g
These dimensions are for reference only.
Source:
Jan Šach, Petr Moudrý: Cold Weapons in the Habsburg Monarchy, Ars-Arm Prague, ISBN 80-902043-4-1
Jan Šach: Cold Weapons, Aventinum Prague 1999, ISBN 80-7151-232-X
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Säbel der österreichischen Infanterieoffiziere Modell 1861
Sabre model 1861 for infantry officers
This weapon is derived from the previous model 1850. It was used until the end of the monarchy in 1918. Different length variants are encountered with this weapon. Three basic length variants were produced but specimens shorter than 85 cm are also known with a scabbard. These differences ensured the possibility of choosing the appropriate weapon according to the height of the owner. In addition, some weapons were additionally shortened, especially at the beginning of World War I, when the unsuitability of long sabres in field conditions became apparent. During this period, the shiny parts of the weapon were often stained or painted with a covering paint.
The weapon has an iron, nickel-plated stock. A simple banded escutcheon folded into a symmetrical fluted escutcheon terminating in a volute. Two holes for the wristguard. Wooden handle, covered with leather, reinforced with wire. Single head with nut.
Iron scabbard, nickel-plated. Two sleeves with loop and fixed ring, finished with spur.
Weapon length: 935mm
Blade length: 795mm
Blade width: 24mm
Weight: 620g
These dimensions are for reference only.
Source:
Jan Šach, Petr Moudrý: Cold Weapons in the Habsburg Monarchy, Ars-Arm Prague, ISBN 80-902043-4-1
Jan Šach: Cold Weapons, Aventinum Prague 1999, ISBN 80-7151-232-X
My archive