| Image | Lot | Price | Description |
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1369A
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$9,775.00
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NASHVILLE PLOW WORKS CAVALRY SABER. There are two distinct varieties of the Nashville Plow Wworks cavalry saber. One having a stippled, and one having an unstippled guard. The rarer of these two swords is the stippled variety which is this nice example. The blade on this sword is 35-1/2″ long. Bottom of the guard is cast “NASHVILLE PLOW WORKS, CSA.” The grip is leather with twisted brass wire covering and an iron ferrule. Back strap and hilt are correct. Scabbard is braised and brass mounted with rings, throat, and drag. CONDITION: Brass hilt and mounts retain a mustard patina. Scabbard body is dark, and pitted overall. Iron ferrule is also pitted overall. Blade is cleaned with scattered pitting and old sharpening. The brown leather grip and wire are possibly restorations. 4-32234 JS13 (8,000-12,000)
Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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. |