CONFEDERATE MCELROY ENLISTED CAVALRY SABER.

CONFEDERATE MCELROY ENLISTED CAVALRY SABER. 35-1/2″ blade. 41″ overall. Excellent example of the rarely found maker marked McElroy saber. “W.J. MCELROY, GA.” is cast into pommel cap. Inspector marks “RMC” are stamped in the underside of the guard, presumably the initials of Richard M. Cuyler, the superintendent of the Macon Arsenal. These inspector’s marks are found only on McElroy cavalry sabers and bronze cannons from the Macon Arsenal, and McElroy is known to have sold Sabers directly to the Macon Arsenal. Stopped fullered blade with typical long taper to point. Grip is carved wood with large single copper wire. Grip appears to never have had a leather wrap, only polished wood. Brass grip and pommel are cleaned. There are probably fewer than 10 marked examples of this sword. CONDITION: About 1/2″ blade tip broken. Shows old sharpening, scattered pitting. 4-53357 JS3 (10,000-15,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004

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
	1105	$10,925.00	CONFEDERATE MCELROY ENLISTED CAVALRY SABER. 35-1/2″ blade. 41″ overall. Excellent example of the rarely found maker marked McElroy saber. “W.J. MCELROY, GA.” is cast into pommel cap. Inspector marks “RMC” are stamped in the underside of the guard, presumably the initials of Richard M. Cuyler, the superintendent of the Macon Arsenal. These inspector’s marks are found only on McElroy cavalry sabers and bronze cannons from the Macon Arsenal, and McElroy is known to have sold Sabers directly to the Macon Arsenal. Stopped fullered blade with typical long taper to point. Grip is carved wood with large single copper wire. Grip appears to never have had a leather wrap, only polished wood. Brass grip and pommel are cleaned. There are probably fewer than 10 marked examples of this sword. CONDITION: About 1/2″ blade tip broken. Shows old sharpening, scattered pitting. 4-53357 JS3 (10,000-15,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004 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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