NASHVILLE PLOW WORKS CAVALRY OFFICERS SABER.

NASHVILLE PLOW WORKS CAVALRY OFFICERS SABER. Fine example of popular C.S. sword that is pictured on page 153 of “American Swords – A Photographic Guide for Collectors”. CONDITION: 35” blade is gray/black with pitting along most of surface. Grip retains almost all of its original leather, though all wire is missing. Hilt has fine, rich patina, as do scabbard throat and ring mounts. Original leather washer is also present. Two old tags are glued to top of scabbard stating “Captured from Rebel cavalryman at the Battle of Wilderness May 5, 1864”. Scabbard retains much of its original black paint. This is an excellent example of a scarce Confederate cavalry officer’s saber with capture history and it is published and would be a difficult example to upgrade. 8-75978 JS3 (15,000-20,000).

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
	1106	$18,975.00	NASHVILLE PLOW WORKS CAVALRY OFFICERS SABER. Fine example of popular C.S. sword that is pictured on page 153 of “American Swords – A Photographic Guide for Collectors”. CONDITION: 35” blade is gray/black with pitting along most of surface. Grip retains almost all of its original leather, though all wire is missing. Hilt has fine, rich patina, as do scabbard throat and ring mounts. Original leather washer is also present. Two old tags are glued to top of scabbard stating “Captured from Rebel cavalryman at the Battle of Wilderness May 5, 1864”. Scabbard retains much of its original black paint. This is an excellent example of a scarce Confederate cavalry officer’s saber with capture history and it is published and would be a difficult example to upgrade. 8-75978 JS3 (15,000-20,000). 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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