Firearms
Sat, Oct 18, 2025 02:00PM EDT
Lot 630
Early 20th Century German Hunting Sword W/ Etched Blade
Estimate: $300 - $500
Sold for
$425
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,500 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $25,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Manufacturer: Germany
Model: Hunting Sword
Blade length: 19 in.
OAL: 24.75 in. w/ scabbard
Condition: Good; blade has light scattered rust & pitting w/ some scabbard wear; brass guard & quillion have moderate wear & patina; horn handle has light wear; brass throat & tip on scabbard have moderate wear & patina; tip is bent; leather is dry & cracked
Includes: dog head & hoof motif on cross guard w/ crest quillion; blade is etched
Marked: right side of blade reads "Forstmann's Heil!" in Gothic font; left side reads "Rein Forstohne Kultur / Reine Kultur Obne Forst", which translates roughly to "Pure Forestry Without Culture / Pure Culture Without Forestry"
Provenance: A Boerne, Texas Estate.
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