CONFEDERATE CAVALRY SABER.

CONFEDERATE CAVALRY SABER. This classic Confederate cavalry saber was probably made by Louis Haiman of Columbus, Georgia. Haiman features include lap seamed, lead-soldered scabbard with soldered throat and heavy, 1840-style hilts. Blade exhibits longitudinal faults. Another feature we have never seen on an enlisted cavalry saber before, but also often seen on Haiman officer swords, is a leather covering over scabbard body. Hilt is also more refined and finished on this example and may be an officer-carried “fighting sword.” Mr. Michel’s Notes State: “Confederate cavalry saber with finely cast, thick, brass guard. The grip is leather wrapped with plain iron wire. It is unmarked and is not identified as to the manufacturer. The scabbard is typically seamed but appears to be soldered rather than brazed. There are brass rings and the remnant of what apparently was leather wrapping on the scabbard itself. The entire sword is in “as found” condition, having remained untouched for a century and a half.” PROVENANCE: Ben Michel collection. CONDITION: Blade is brown/bright with areas of black staining and pitting. Protective washer is replaced. Grip retains almost all its orig leather and all orig iron wire. Grip is worn and scuffed on high spots. Hilt and brass mounts exhibit rich patina. Scabbard retains about 40% orig leather covering, though dry and split at seam. Scabbard retains orig soldered throat, which is missing on most examples by this maker. 4-31395 JS3 (3,500-5,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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
	1176	$5,462.00	CONFEDERATE CAVALRY SABER. This classic Confederate cavalry saber was probably made by Louis Haiman of Columbus, Georgia. Haiman features include lap seamed, lead-soldered scabbard with soldered throat and heavy, 1840-style hilts. Blade exhibits longitudinal faults. Another feature we have never seen on an enlisted cavalry saber before, but also often seen on Haiman officer swords, is a leather covering over scabbard body. Hilt is also more refined and finished on this example and may be an officer-carried “fighting sword.” Mr. Michel’s Notes State: “Confederate cavalry saber with finely cast, thick, brass guard. The grip is leather wrapped with plain iron wire. It is unmarked and is not identified as to the manufacturer. The scabbard is typically seamed but appears to be soldered rather than brazed. There are brass rings and the remnant of what apparently was leather wrapping on the scabbard itself. The entire sword is in “as found” condition, having remained untouched for a century and a half.” PROVENANCE: Ben Michel collection. CONDITION: Blade is brown/bright with areas of black staining and pitting. Protective washer is replaced. Grip retains almost all its orig leather and all orig iron wire. Grip is worn and scuffed on high spots. Hilt and brass mounts exhibit rich patina. Scabbard retains about 40% orig leather covering, though dry and split at seam. Scabbard retains orig soldered throat, which is missing on most examples by this maker. 4-31395 JS3 (3,500-5,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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