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1.) Good. Blade are mottled gray patina with one showing a rounded tip. Hilts show some brown patina with some spots of oxidation. Grips are eroded and dented. Scabbards display scuffs, abrasions, and losses of blue overall.

2.) Good to Very Good. Blued example retains a strong blue with some longitudinal scratches, scuffs, dents, and wastage to the grip scales, and strong blue to the scabbard. Scabbard with some scuffs and scratches. Light edgewear to both. Bright example has a gray patina to the blade with mottled gray to brown on the hilt. Some wastage to the grip scales and rust to fasteners. Frog stud has been replaced with the current example crudely welded in place.

3.) Good. Brown patina with some oxidation and nicks to the hilt, dents and patina over the scabbard, and some fine bites to the edge of the mottled gray to brown blade.

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