CONFEDERATE CAVALRY SABER MANUFACTURED BY LOUIS FROELICH AT THE CONFEDERATE STATES ARMORY, KENANSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA.

CONFEDERATE CAVALRY SABER MANUFACTURED BY LOUIS FROELICH AT THE CONFEDERATE STATES ARMORY, KENANSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA. Classic 35-1/2″ unstopped, fullered blade. Classic flat, plain pommel and guard exhibiting Roman numberal “VI” cut into hilt and matching Roman numeral cut into top of scabbard throat. Hilt has casting flaws. Scabbard is iron, lap seamed, and braised with brass mounts. Grip is leather covered with iron wire. Mr. Michel’s Notes State: “Cavalry saber manufactured by Louis Froehlich of Kenansville, North Carolina. The 35½” blade has an unstopped fuller from about ¾” from the guard to 7½” from the top. The blade is uncleaned with only age staining. The plain pommel 3-branch guard is typical of this manufacture and has the Roman numeral “VI” cut into the edge of the brass throat of the scabbard. The scabbard is of iron, somewhat crudely seamed, with brass ring mounts. There is a crack at the drag, but the scabbard is intact at that point. The hilt is canvas wrapped with iron wire.” PROVENANCE: Ben Michel collection. CONDITION: Blade overall is gray/bright with scattered areas of black staining and pitting. Scabbard retains most of its original, red/brown paint, though there is a repair about 5″ above drag. Grip leather is about 90% intact, wire is complete. Protective washer is replaced. 4-31392 JS1 (4,500-6,500)

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
	1174	$6,900.00	CONFEDERATE CAVALRY SABER MANUFACTURED BY LOUIS FROELICH AT THE CONFEDERATE STATES ARMORY, KENANSVILLE, NORTH CAROLINA. Classic 35-1/2″ unstopped, fullered blade. Classic flat, plain pommel and guard exhibiting Roman numberal “VI” cut into hilt and matching Roman numeral cut into top of scabbard throat. Hilt has casting flaws. Scabbard is iron, lap seamed, and braised with brass mounts. Grip is leather covered with iron wire. Mr. Michel’s Notes State: “Cavalry saber manufactured by Louis Froehlich of Kenansville, North Carolina. The 35½” blade has an unstopped fuller from about ¾” from the guard to 7½” from the top. The blade is uncleaned with only age staining. The plain pommel 3-branch guard is typical of this manufacture and has the Roman numeral “VI” cut into the edge of the brass throat of the scabbard. The scabbard is of iron, somewhat crudely seamed, with brass ring mounts. There is a crack at the drag, but the scabbard is intact at that point. The hilt is canvas wrapped with iron wire.” PROVENANCE: Ben Michel collection. CONDITION: Blade overall is gray/bright with scattered areas of black staining and pitting. Scabbard retains most of its original, red/brown paint, though there is a repair about 5″ above drag. Grip leather is about 90% intact, wire is complete. Protective washer is replaced. 4-31392 JS1 (4,500-6,500) 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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