CONFEDERATE IMPORTED MODEL 1853 CAVALRY SABER.

CONFEDERATE IMPORTED MODEL 1853 CAVALRY SABER. This is an example of the popular blockade run English cavalry saber with a 34-1/2″ blade, iron mounted scabbard, iron hilt, and compressed leather grips. This sword is devoid of markings, and Mr. Michel states that it was orig acquired from a family where it had been passed down through generations as the ancestors of a Confederate cavalryman. There is no reason to doubt that this was carried by a Confederate soldier, as this sword retains the look of other Confederate swords so preserved. Mr. Michel’s Notes State: “Pattern 53 Enfield cavalry saber. Iron hilt, 34¼” blade with iron scabbard. The sword is completely unmarked. Although the sword is not marked, it is typical of those imported to the Confederacy and was acquired from a family where it had been passed down through generations as the ancestor’s Confederate sword. While such oral “provenance” is notoriously and frequently inaccurate, in certain cases, where there can be no purpose to deceive and the story fits with the article, it is wrong to entirely dismiss what one is told.” PROVENANCE: Ben Michel collection. CONDITION: Blade is brown/bright with old nicks in cutting edge from possible battle use. Iron hilt and scabbard exhibit dark patina, old paint, and pitting. Leather grips are intact, but shrunken and cracked. 4-31320 JS4 (500-800)

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
	1177	$1,035.00	CONFEDERATE IMPORTED MODEL 1853 CAVALRY SABER. This is an example of the popular blockade run English cavalry saber with a 34-1/2″ blade, iron mounted scabbard, iron hilt, and compressed leather grips. This sword is devoid of markings, and Mr. Michel states that it was orig acquired from a family where it had been passed down through generations as the ancestors of a Confederate cavalryman. There is no reason to doubt that this was carried by a Confederate soldier, as this sword retains the look of other Confederate swords so preserved. Mr. Michel’s Notes State: “Pattern 53 Enfield cavalry saber. Iron hilt, 34¼” blade with iron scabbard. The sword is completely unmarked. Although the sword is not marked, it is typical of those imported to the Confederacy and was acquired from a family where it had been passed down through generations as the ancestor’s Confederate sword. While such oral “provenance” is notoriously and frequently inaccurate, in certain cases, where there can be no purpose to deceive and the story fits with the article, it is wrong to entirely dismiss what one is told.” PROVENANCE: Ben Michel collection. CONDITION: Blade is brown/bright with old nicks in cutting edge from possible battle use. Iron hilt and scabbard exhibit dark patina, old paint, and pitting. Leather grips are intact, but shrunken and cracked. 4-31320 JS4 (500-800) 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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