CONFEDERATE CALVARY SABER.

CONFEDERATE CALVARY SABER. 35” unstopped fullered blade. Leather grip with brass wire wrap. Scabbard is overlapped braised seam with iron drag, two brass ring mounts, and brass throat. Brass throat is retained with two pewter pins. Manufacturer of this sword is consistent with swords made at the Confederate States Armory, owned by Louis Froleich at Kenansville, NC. Though this is not the typical pattern associated with this manufacturer, blade & scabbard construction are similar if not identical. CONDITION: Blade is grey with areas of shine & black staining, light pitting. Leather grip wrap is all intact with scuffing at high spots. Brass mounts & hilt exhibit uncleaned patination. Top branch of hilt is bent down. There are two large dents in scabbard between ring mounts. Remnants of brown finish occur on scabbard body. About 50% of scabbard body has been cleaned. 4-58812 JS2 (4,000-5,000).

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006

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
	879	$4,025.00	CONFEDERATE CALVARY SABER. 35” unstopped fullered blade. Leather grip with brass wire wrap. Scabbard is overlapped braised seam with iron drag, two brass ring mounts, and brass throat. Brass throat is retained with two pewter pins. Manufacturer of this sword is consistent with swords made at the Confederate States Armory, owned by Louis Froleich at Kenansville, NC. Though this is not the typical pattern associated with this manufacturer, blade & scabbard construction are similar if not identical. CONDITION: Blade is grey with areas of shine & black staining, light pitting. Leather grip wrap is all intact with scuffing at high spots. Brass mounts & hilt exhibit uncleaned patination. Top branch of hilt is bent down. There are two large dents in scabbard between ring mounts. Remnants of brown finish occur on scabbard body. About 50% of scabbard body has been cleaned. 4-58812 JS2 (4,000-5,000). Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006 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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