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Field grades were more expensive than $650, you got a rack grade if you spent $650, I bought four of them, just recently I looked up to buy another and they had gone up to $700 each, but were completely sold out of rack grades. Only thing left is expert grade and about $1200 I think, truthfully, I’m not very impressed with that new wood.

In reply to t last comment about why aren't the swords made in t USA , it's my understanding that for a long time, there wasn't any place that could make them. That has recently changed to my understanding, and they are now. For many years, t officer's swords were made by Willkenson's in England, which also makes swords for t English guards etc. Those are/were 'Real' swords.

Too bad it has a lowered ejection port.

What you have for the Army NCO sword is just a piece of D&C “junk”. Infantry, Artillery, Cavalry (Armor or Air Cav), as well as the right kind of Engineer (finding mines & laying demo) and the right kind of pilots Have Sabres, not swords. They are etched. They are thick, beefy, Saber blades. I, as a MP wouldn’t have one, except I have a Stetson & Spurs. And I served at Arlington too. Apples & dump trucks.

Can these shoot modern 30-06 pressured rounds? Ive heard to use surplus or loaded down 30-06 in m1s.

Thank you for your service and those are great looking swords.

Enjoy,and thanks for the video.

If I was a marine nco, I rather have my sword functional, I’m not paying over 500 bucks for non functional piece. I read the marine sword requirements and it says the blade can be any type of steel as long as it has a mirror like polished surface finish with engravings and everything that’s required for a marine nco sword. What’s interesting to me is that the document doesn’t specify the tang of the blade. So there are different types of tangs for the blade that are out there. I’m not going to explain the many types of tangs because there is a lot of them. As for the sword’s blade spec go are: 5160 spring steel or 1095 for the blade with Full Tang to have a very sturdy blade. I don’t mind doing maintenance on the sword. Since the expensive sword you bought is served for ceremonial purposes, the tang is likely rat tail(common), partial tang(common), or half partial-rat tail tang(common). Which is not a functional sword. You can actually get the same price or cheaper if you went with a functional sword version of the marine nco sword from another company/blacksmith while getting the good craftsmanship work on the brass guard, pommel, leather based brass wired grip, engravings, and serial numbers as the expensive sword you bought.

They should've never switched to stainless. It's just not suitable for a functional sword which is another reason why many guys just dont care. They aren't real weapons either way. They even used to make them with no blade at all, just a hilt brazed to the scabbard for looks.

You Hit the GRAND SLAM with those two!!

Hoping to get in on the next round, granted there is one after the Army CID investigation of the missing 1911s

❤️❤️👍👍

Absolutely gorgeous .

Sir sorry to tell you but the pommel cap is screwed on. The 1861 Austrian officer's sword and the German 1891 officer's sword are both identical the pommel cap of yours and they are screwed on. The German maker of your sword is WK&C one of the very few sword makers today but even theirs are not battle worthy. WK&C droped that standard years ago. The German blade is not engraved but is acid etched.If you truly want a good battle worthy USMC NCO sword go on line auction and find one from about 1900 to 1920.

Great choice

It would be nice if you back the camera up and show the whole sword

If an M1 with an original USGI stock has white painted numbers anywhere on it (rack number) does that mean it was a Philippine return?

Nice score, can’t wait for round 5 to start up

Why tf isn’t our sabers made in America? 😡

Can you send me your file Blees ?

Big win

Both are very nice rifles 💯🇺🇲

Very cool

That sword is almost an exact copy of the Russian 1799 sword.

Normally I think color case hardening looks wierd on 1911’s But this one looks good!

Still waiting on mine. 😢

Very nice !

Nice

Applied very sparingly, I used Tru Oil on my IHC and Springfield. As long as you rub very very light coats into the wood, you get a really nice finish without the plastic effect.

Score!! I missed this round four with the new rules. Waiting for round five. My CMP Colt 1911 A1 is my most prized gun.

Nice pistol 😀👍

MSRP of $2,829 for the Henry, it better come with fancy wood stock!

$1,250.00 for it now! Ordering mine before prices go up again!

The discoloration on the slide is a product of spot-hardening. Critical spots were the areas that were hardened to reduce cost and save time. The slides were most likely cyanide-dipped to harden them.

I'm a Veteran also. 4th Inf,Div I have 2 CMPs ,Springfield & Winchester. I love both ❤🇺🇲🪖🫡

NICE! I am waiting on my round 4 (RGN 47272). My Round 3 M1911A1 is a service grade 1943 Remington Rand frame and a G.I. (Colt National Match Hard slide). There is an "MR" over strike on the Army Ordnance stamp, I have been told is for Mount Rainier Arsenal. The crossed cannons are still partially visible. All other roll marks and initials are easily read. No other significant blemishes, rust, or pitting. Yes, it is another mix master for parts, but it functions and shoots VERY well. One remark, there is a rack number on the right side grip, but the grip is period correct not a replacement. I am QUITE happy with it. Oh? I'm a USAF MSgt ret ('73-'95) and served as Security Policeman, armorer, Flight Operations and <1>. Congrats on a very nice piece of military history and the efforts of the CMP to make them possible.

Hey Rick! I was wondering how you were able to acquire an NCO through the Exchange, did you have to call them personally or did you search it up online on their website? I got out a while ago as a Sgt and was saving up money to buy an authentic NCO sword but don't know where to actually get one from a reliable retailer or place.

Love my socom

Seems that an old Marine should be able to acquire one of these without the CMP administrative nightmare.

Picking up my 1911 service grade in round 4 today. Cant wait to see it and get my hands on it.

What or where are the markings on the receiver to tell who manufactured the pistol? Both look great, enjoy!

I just got my call from cmp in round 4. I chose the service grade also. Should see it in a few days. I'll let you know. I'm so damn excited.

Nice idiot scratch..

Both are very nice !!!

WOW Rick round 4 nice. Wish I would get the call from them. My RGN is 43253 what was yours ? Thanks RUSTY

I have one don't know how old though 😕

I've been out for a hot minute and I am looking to pick one of these up. It's been probably 30 years since I wore one but my wall has a decidedly sword shaped space on it and I have to fill it with something. I really appreciate the comparison. $500 is a grip of money to invest in a dust collector. Still want one though. Did you know that the model 1859 NCO sword is the oldest weapon in continuous unbroken service in the US military? Semper Fi Brother.

Yup...dried cosmoline. Ronson or Zippo lighter fluid would also remove it and is a lot more affordable that Testor's paint thinner. I use lighter fluid for degreasing parts, removing adhesive and labels and many other tasks because it doesn't leave any oily residue.

Why didn't you clean the barrel? Its caked with the stuff.