And Now you sent me down the interweb rabbit hole....
firstly, that intriginguely intruigiungly interestingly long "sabre bayonet" ... I still have not found anywhere that can give the actual length,
but in the colloquial: "dayyum" .
secondly, RCJ ran me on a side trail regarding Von Borcke
RE: Heros Von Borcke
With roots in modern Northern Germany and Poland along the Baltic Sea the man sounds like one of the Germanic Norse...
"A tall man at 6' 4" and weighing in at more than 240 pounds, he was a lieutenant in the 2nd Brandenburg Regiment of Dragoons
when news arrived of the beginning of the American Civil War.
Seeking adventure and looking to escape his creditors, he eventually secured his release from his duties in the Prussian Army
and sailed for the Bermuda, finally slipping into Charleston (South Carolina) Harbor on a blockade runner in May 1862. He brought
with him a massive Solingen straight sword, which would become famous during his ensuing career.
Von Borcke became a close confidant and aide to Stuart and, conspicuous on the battlefield for his large height and girth and the
extremely large sword he wielded, became known as the "giant in gray." "
His Sword:
Non-regulation Prussian Heavy Cavalry Officer's Sword:
single edged straight blade; family crest deeply etched on blade;
stamped "F. Horster" and "Eisenhauer" on obverse ricasso;
"Solingen" on reverse ricasso;
brass half-basket hilt with two-branches and knuckle bow flowing from guard to pommel;
shagreen covered grip wrapped with metal wire. Steel scabbard (.152a).
Dimensions L-44 inches
Owned Heros Von Borcke
His sword is nearly a foot longer than issue sabres.
tertiarilly: I am continuing to chase the mousquetoon itself - I am fascinated by any and all transitional breechloading firelocks, and this
is unique:
- Percussion fired
- Bolt action
- precision bolt sealed to the breech
- Bolt handle folds flat
There are other bolt action EU rifles about, this one bears further scrutiny e'en tho it was abandonned as "too delicate".
yhs
prof marvel