VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY SABER ALTERED FOR CIVIL WAR USE.

This is a fine example of the Virginia Manufactory of Arms alteration of a horseman’s saber for the “modern cavalry”. This sword originally had much longer blade and scabbard and has the standard 2nd model iron hilt having a slotted iron guard, bird’s head profile pommel and backstrap. Grip is of wood covered in black leather. Blade has been armory slimmed and trimmed down to 34″. Sword has been fitted with an iron scabbard with iron throat and cast brass carrying rings. This alteration was done for the state of Virginia prior to the Civil War by N. P. Ames in Springfield, Mass. A wonderful example of a Virginia Manufactory saber altered for later Confederate use, ricasso is stamped with “7”. The Virginia Manufactory of Arms made long arms, pistols and swords for the Virginia State Troops from he late 18th to early 19th century. Confederate altered products are quite desirable and scarce. CONDITION: Very good overall. Blade is gray/bright with old sharpening and a few small nicks in cutting edge. Grip leather is about 70% complete and retains about half its wire. Scabbard is very good with no dents and retains traces of orig black paint with balance smooth iron patina, several small dents and blemishes. Hilt is a matching smooth grey to brown iron patina. 51574-3 JS (5,000-7,000) – Lot 1243

Auction: Firearms - April 2017

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1243	$0.00	VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY SABER ALTERED FOR CIVIL WAR USE. This is a fine example of the Virginia Manufactory of Arms alteration of a horseman’s saber for the “modern cavalry”. This sword originally had much longer blade and scabbard and has the standard 2nd model iron hilt having a slotted iron guard, bird’s head profile pommel and backstrap. Grip is of wood covered in black leather. Blade has been armory slimmed and trimmed down to 34″. Sword has been fitted with an iron scabbard with iron throat and cast brass carrying rings. This alteration was done for the state of Virginia prior to the Civil War by N. P. Ames in Springfield, Mass. A wonderful example of a Virginia Manufactory saber altered for later Confederate use, ricasso is stamped with “7”. The Virginia Manufactory of Arms made long arms, pistols and swords for the Virginia State Troops from he late 18th to early 19th century. Confederate altered products are quite desirable and scarce. CONDITION: Very good overall. Blade is gray/bright with old sharpening and a few small nicks in cutting edge. Grip leather is about 70% complete and retains about half its wire. Scabbard is very good with no dents and retains traces of orig black paint with balance smooth iron patina, several small dents and blemishes. Hilt is a matching smooth grey to brown iron patina. 51574-3 JS (5,000-7,000) – Lot 1243 Auction: Firearms - April 2017 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY SABER ALTERED FOR CIVIL WAR USE.