CONFEDERATE CAVALARY SABER.

CONFEDERATE CAVALARY SABER. This sword is possibly a product of Louis Froelich at the Confederate States Armory in Kenansville, North Carolina. Most Froelich products exhibit the classic Froelich hilt and flat, plain pommel, where this sword exhibits Confederate-made 1860-style hilt. Blade and scabbard are very similar, if not identical, to other known Kenansville products. Blade is classic, unstopped, fullered, and 35″ long. Scabbard is lap seamed with pinned throat, typical of other known Froelich products. Grip is leather covered with single brass wire wrap. Mr. Michel’s Notes State: “This Confederate cavalry saber has yet to be identified as to the manufacturer. While it is somewhat crudely made, it is certainly a serviceable weapon capable of doing as much damage as its better made contemporaries. The counterguard has a casting flaw hole. The guard does not appear to be marked in any fashion, nor does the scabbard. The scabbard is typical of most all of these swords, crudely brazed at the seam and mounted with brass rings and a brass throat piece.” PROVENANCE: Ben Michel collection. CONDITION: Blade is bright with old sharpening and scattered areas of staining. Scabbard retains a portion of its orig brown coating. Grip retains about 10% of its orig leather and two turns of its orig copper wire. Brass hilt and scabbard mounts exhibit nice mustard patina. 4-31393 JS2 (3,500-5,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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
	1169	$5,175.00	CONFEDERATE CAVALARY SABER. This sword is possibly a product of Louis Froelich at the Confederate States Armory in Kenansville, North Carolina. Most Froelich products exhibit the classic Froelich hilt and flat, plain pommel, where this sword exhibits Confederate-made 1860-style hilt. Blade and scabbard are very similar, if not identical, to other known Kenansville products. Blade is classic, unstopped, fullered, and 35″ long. Scabbard is lap seamed with pinned throat, typical of other known Froelich products. Grip is leather covered with single brass wire wrap. Mr. Michel’s Notes State: “This Confederate cavalry saber has yet to be identified as to the manufacturer. While it is somewhat crudely made, it is certainly a serviceable weapon capable of doing as much damage as its better made contemporaries. The counterguard has a casting flaw hole. The guard does not appear to be marked in any fashion, nor does the scabbard. The scabbard is typical of most all of these swords, crudely brazed at the seam and mounted with brass rings and a brass throat piece.” PROVENANCE: Ben Michel collection. CONDITION: Blade is bright with old sharpening and scattered areas of staining. Scabbard retains a portion of its orig brown coating. Grip retains about 10% of its orig leather and two turns of its orig copper wire. Brass hilt and scabbard mounts exhibit nice mustard patina. 4-31393 JS2 (3,500-5,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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