IMPORTED CAVALRY SABER WITH GETTYSBURG ASSOCIATION.

IMPORTED CAVALRY SABER WITH GETTYSBURG ASSOCIATION. You are bidding on a 35-1/2″ bladed Model 1840 cavalry saber, marker marked “Horstmann Phila”. This imported German cavalry saber has the name “W. Harriss” stamped in guard. Accompanying this lot are the muster rolls of Capt. William N. Harriss of the 1st WV Cavalry, Company E, and an extensive volume of data on the actions of the 1st WV Cavalry. Harriss was 35 years old at the outbreak of the Civil War and was living on the farmstead of Sam Davey of Wood County, WV. He was an excellent horseman and had a net worth of $2500 according to the 1860 census. Harriss was mustered in Nov. 11th 1861. He was appointed Captain and commissioned Nov. 18th 1861. The 1st WV Cavalry was involved in numerous actions in the rugged terrain of Eastern PA, OH and WV. Harriss was wounded in action on July 3rd 1863 in advance on the Confederate lines near “Bushman Hill,” died the next day and is buried in Gettysburg National Cemetery. CONDITION: This is a good condition Civil War cavalry saber. Blade is gray with old cleaning and scattered areas of pitting. Horstmann marking is crisp. Name of soldier in hilt is crisp. Hilt is in good condition with scattered dings and scratches. Grip is worn at high areas with loss of about 20% of leather but cord and wire are complete. Scabbard is solid, brown with scattered pitting and rust. Protective washer is missing. 4-35843 (4,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008

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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	2442	$0.00	IMPORTED CAVALRY SABER WITH GETTYSBURG ASSOCIATION. You are bidding on a 35-1/2″ bladed Model 1840 cavalry saber, marker marked “Horstmann Phila”. This imported German cavalry saber has the name “W. Harriss” stamped in guard. Accompanying this lot are the muster rolls of Capt. William N. Harriss of the 1st WV Cavalry, Company E, and an extensive volume of data on the actions of the 1st WV Cavalry. Harriss was 35 years old at the outbreak of the Civil War and was living on the farmstead of Sam Davey of Wood County, WV. He was an excellent horseman and had a net worth of $2500 according to the 1860 census. Harriss was mustered in Nov. 11th 1861. He was appointed Captain and commissioned Nov. 18th 1861. The 1st WV Cavalry was involved in numerous actions in the rugged terrain of Eastern PA, OH and WV. Harriss was wounded in action on July 3rd 1863 in advance on the Confederate lines near “Bushman Hill,” died the next day and is buried in Gettysburg National Cemetery. CONDITION: This is a good condition Civil War cavalry saber. Blade is gray with old cleaning and scattered areas of pitting. Horstmann marking is crisp. Name of soldier in hilt is crisp. Hilt is in good condition with scattered dings and scratches. Grip is worn at high areas with loss of about 20% of leather but cord and wire are complete. Scabbard is solid, brown with scattered pitting and rust. Protective washer is missing. 4-35843 (4,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2008 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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