CONFEDERATE BOYLE, GAMBLE & MCFEE CAVALRY SABER.

CONFEDERATE BOYLE, GAMBLE & MCFEE CAVALRY SABER. Fine example of a classic Boyle, Gamble & McFee (BG&M) Cavalry saber measuring about 40″ overall with a 34″ flat sided blade. BG&M Cavalry sabers are scarce most often seen are foot officers swords, often these swords have the makers mark cast in bottom of hilt. This example is unfortunately un-marked, but in very find condition with good patina and a near perfect grip. We have seen no more than 10 swords by this maker and this pattern. This particular cavalry saber was usually mounted in a leather scabbard, and few examples remain. CONDITION: Blade overall is gray with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Hilt and pommel exhibit copper/mustard colored patina as does single wire wrap. The grip is tarred linen and is 95% intact. The protected leather washer is replaced and there is a gap between seat of grip to cross guard 4-44095 JS158 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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
	2167	$3,450.00	CONFEDERATE BOYLE, GAMBLE & MCFEE CAVALRY SABER. Fine example of a classic Boyle, Gamble & McFee (BG&M) Cavalry saber measuring about 40″ overall with a 34″ flat sided blade. BG&M Cavalry sabers are scarce most often seen are foot officers swords, often these swords have the makers mark cast in bottom of hilt. This example is unfortunately un-marked, but in very find condition with good patina and a near perfect grip. We have seen no more than 10 swords by this maker and this pattern. This particular cavalry saber was usually mounted in a leather scabbard, and few examples remain. CONDITION: Blade overall is gray with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Hilt and pommel exhibit copper/mustard colored patina as does single wire wrap. The grip is tarred linen and is 95% intact. The protected leather washer is replaced and there is a gap between seat of grip to cross guard 4-44095 JS158 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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