CAVALRY SABER WITH “CUSTER BATTLEFIELD” ATTRIBUTION.

This is a typical Civil War-Indian War era Cavalry saber dated and inspected 1863 probably made my Ames though the makers mark is not discernible. Accompanying sword has a vintage linen tag with ink inscription which reads “SWORD & SCABBARD FOUND ON THE…CUSTER BATTLEFIELD BY W. LASLEY WHO HELPED TO BURY THE DEAD”. Consignor could provide no additional provenance but we have little doubt the tag is contemporary to the era and the ink inscription though dark now and hard to read is correct. William W. Lasley was a memeber of the Co. K 7th US cavalry with Custer! Whether or not this particular sword was actually truly associated with this tag may require more research but the sword is quite typical of other swords used by Custer and his men. CONDITION: Sword is average for other surviving Civil War-Indian War surviving calvary sabers. Blade is bright with old cleaning with good discernible date and inspector marks. Brass hilt has dark brass patina. Sword retains its orig leather grip wrap but only one strand twisted wire is retained. Scabbard is gray/brown overall with staining and pitting. 4-51032 JS220 (1,000-3,000) – Lot 2263

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

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
	2263	$6,900.00	CAVALRY SABER WITH “CUSTER BATTLEFIELD” ATTRIBUTION. This is a typical Civil War-Indian War era Cavalry saber dated and inspected 1863 probably made my Ames though the makers mark is not discernible. Accompanying sword has a vintage linen tag with ink inscription which reads “SWORD & SCABBARD FOUND ON THE…CUSTER BATTLEFIELD BY W. LASLEY WHO HELPED TO BURY THE DEAD”. Consignor could provide no additional provenance but we have little doubt the tag is contemporary to the era and the ink inscription though dark now and hard to read is correct. William W. Lasley was a memeber of the Co. K 7th US cavalry with Custer! Whether or not this particular sword was actually truly associated with this tag may require more research but the sword is quite typical of other swords used by Custer and his men. CONDITION: Sword is average for other surviving Civil War-Indian War surviving calvary sabers. Blade is bright with old cleaning with good discernible date and inspector marks. Brass hilt has dark brass patina. Sword retains its orig leather grip wrap but only one strand twisted wire is retained. Scabbard is gray/brown overall with staining and pitting. 4-51032 JS220 (1,000-3,000) – Lot 2263 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 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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CAVALRY SABER WITH “CUSTER BATTLEFIELD” ATTRIBUTION.