"The term "Dog River" was used by someone from the period, and we do not know what it meant at that time. Now, its grown into something most probably very incorrect."

Agreed. Is there any way of determining who used the term, and why? In Wolfe's favor, he was not himself calling the one on loan a "DR" sword, but reporting that such examples were referred to in that fashion. I realize that is pretty much a distinction without a difference, just being careful. Stan