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1830's Cavalry sword
Puffer:
Wade, here is my suggestion, for srarters
http://www.coldsteel.com/88ns.html
Although this sword is "french", it was a "favorite", carried by Americans, up to the civil war. & would be PC.
Cold Steel blades are perhaps the best (IMHO - I own a couple) in the "production catagory."
Price wise, if you shop around, they are "reasonable" Here are acouple of examples-
http://www.coldsteel.com/88ns.html
http://www.trueswords.com/cold-steel-18 ... fc3fc3e582
http://www.swordsdirect.com/cold-steel- ... words.html
PUFFER
Wade Dillon:
Hey guys,
Thank you for the input.
Puffer, I am planning to portray William Barret Travis, the Lieutenant Colonel Commander of The Alamo garrison in 1836. He was a cavalry man, but of no real unit. The American colonists of the Texas Revolution were more militia than military. The only organized unit, arguably, were the New Orlean Grays. He was not a part of that outfit.
So, I imagine, if he had a sword, it would've been an American blade that may have been shipped into the Texas colony, possibly through the ports in New Orleans.
Thank you all for the help. While I may not have the money now to purchase such a blade, the links and references will be valuable for later use.
~Wade
RichW:
I like this one:
http://www.dixiegunworks.com/product_in ... ts_id=3789
This one needs a little research to put a real date on it, but the price is right.
http://www.dixiegunworks.com/product_in ... ts_id=2548
Minnesota Mike:
--- Quote from: "Wade Dillon" ---I am planning to portray William Barret Travis, the Lieutenant Colonel Commander of The Alamo garrison in 1836. He was a cavalry man, but of no real unit.
--- End quote ---
Should probably be a left over from US cavalry - had a few that saw action in 1812 or so - imagine more than a couple would be available for those Texas adventurers.
As much as I hate to refer to movies for ideas . . . I have an associate who was involved somewhat with the latest movie on the Alamo - which although not a real financial success. at least was fairly well researched and authentic for costumes and weapons. Or so I was told.
Also I understand there is a painting of Travis with his sword - may or may not represent the actual sword, but worth checking out.
http://www.visionforum.com/hottopics/bl ... es-244.jpg
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Wade Dillon:
Thank you for the links, Rich. Nicely priced too. I'll talk to a few folks in the Alamo field about it.
Hey Minnesota Mike. My best bet would be the 1830 Napoleonic sword posted above by Puffer. Most up-to-date at that time.
As for the latest Alamo film, I thoroughly enjoyed it. And while there are inaccuracies, it's the best Alamo film yet. How was your associate involved? I run an a website called Alamo Sentry. The link is provided in my sig. I'd be happy to learn of the person's involvement with the film. I've been fortunate to interview many of the cast and crew.
Also, Mike, the photo link you provided is a statue that stood in The Mengar Hotel in San Antonio, Texas for a year or two. It's more of a romantic rendition of the man than a historically accurate one. Thank you, though!
I appreciate everyones help!
~Wade
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