VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY CAVALRY SABER.

VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY CAVALRY SABER. This is a fine example of late-production Virginia Manufactory cavalry saber, shortened and re-scabbarded by Ames for the state of Virginia just prior to the Civil War. Ames’ conversion consisted of shortening the once massive blades to 34″ and adding a brass-mounted, iron scabbard. This example is much better than most examples encountered, as this example retains almost all of its orig grip wrap. Mr. Michel’s Notes State: “This cavalry saber is a 3rd Model Virginia Manufactory saber which has been slimmed and rescabbarded for Confederate usage. The new scabbard has brass ring mounts typical of this Confederate alteration.” PROVENANCE: Ben Michel collection. CONDITION: Blade is gray/bright with scattered nicks and resharpened cutting edge. Hilt exhibits a few minor dings and clearly shows forged manufacture with some laminated open seams. Grip retains about 80% leather wrap and orig brass wire, worn at high spots. Iron hilt and scabbard body exhibit good brown patina with pitting. 4-31394 JS5 (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
	1175	$4,025.00	VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY CAVALRY SABER. This is a fine example of late-production Virginia Manufactory cavalry saber, shortened and re-scabbarded by Ames for the state of Virginia just prior to the Civil War. Ames’ conversion consisted of shortening the once massive blades to 34″ and adding a brass-mounted, iron scabbard. This example is much better than most examples encountered, as this example retains almost all of its orig grip wrap. Mr. Michel’s Notes State: “This cavalry saber is a 3rd Model Virginia Manufactory saber which has been slimmed and rescabbarded for Confederate usage. The new scabbard has brass ring mounts typical of this Confederate alteration.” PROVENANCE: Ben Michel collection. CONDITION: Blade is gray/bright with scattered nicks and resharpened cutting edge. Hilt exhibits a few minor dings and clearly shows forged manufacture with some laminated open seams. Grip retains about 80% leather wrap and orig brass wire, worn at high spots. Iron hilt and scabbard body exhibit good brown patina with pitting. 4-31394 JS5 (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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