VARIANT CONFEDERATE STATES ARMORY CAVALRY SABER, KENANSVILLE, NC.

VARIANT CONFEDERATE STATES ARMORY CAVALRY SABER, KENANSVILLE, NC. This is a nice example of a cavalry saber, no doubt by Louis Froelich at either his Wilmington or Kenansville, NC armory. Louis Froelich was one of the top two providers of Confederate enlisted swords during the Civil War. There are many variants that we believe to be his product, but this is the first “as found” example of this particular “heavy” cavalry saber. Confederate States Armory products most often have distinctive flat pommel and “lozenge” shaped guard with flat branches with Roman numeral assembly numbers stamped on guard and scabbard. This variant exhibits same “lozenge” shape guard, typical Froelich grip with single brass wire and matching Roman numerals cut into guard and throat of the typical scabbard found with known Kenansville products. This variant is not pictured in the text by John McAden and Chris Fonville “Louis Froelich, ARMS MAKERS TO THE CONFEDERACY”. For whatever reason, few of these swords were made as this is the first complete example we have seen. This sword was just consigned from a Maine Estate and has remnants of gold paint where it must have been a Union trophy carried home and displayed. CONDITION: The massive 35″ blade is 1-1/4″ wide being gray overall with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Protective washer is missing causing slight looseness to guard. Typical 1840 style hilt and pommel has distinctive Froelich “lozenge” shape to guard but pommel and branches are pure 1840, though heavier and cruder. Hilt and pommel exhibit chocolate colored patina with casting flaws present in guard and pommel under remnants of gold paint as can be seen in photos. Carved wood grip retains about 90% of its leather covering and single copper wire wrap is complete and tight. There is about a 1/4″ chip of wood still attached at top of grip at knucklebow. Scabbard is standard Froelich manufacture being lap-seamed and braised with red/brown finish applied which is still visible in many areas where old gold paint is chipped and worn. Scabbard is sound and solid with several dents with rust and pitting especially near drag. Iron drag blade is dark with remnants of gold paint being pitted overall. Brass ring bands and throat have same chocolate colored patina as hilt. 4-46963 JS106 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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
	2051	$3,737.50	VARIANT CONFEDERATE STATES ARMORY CAVALRY SABER, KENANSVILLE, NC. This is a nice example of a cavalry saber, no doubt by Louis Froelich at either his Wilmington or Kenansville, NC armory. Louis Froelich was one of the top two providers of Confederate enlisted swords during the Civil War. There are many variants that we believe to be his product, but this is the first “as found” example of this particular “heavy” cavalry saber. Confederate States Armory products most often have distinctive flat pommel and “lozenge” shaped guard with flat branches with Roman numeral assembly numbers stamped on guard and scabbard. This variant exhibits same “lozenge” shape guard, typical Froelich grip with single brass wire and matching Roman numerals cut into guard and throat of the typical scabbard found with known Kenansville products. This variant is not pictured in the text by John McAden and Chris Fonville “Louis Froelich, ARMS MAKERS TO THE CONFEDERACY”. For whatever reason, few of these swords were made as this is the first complete example we have seen. This sword was just consigned from a Maine Estate and has remnants of gold paint where it must have been a Union trophy carried home and displayed. CONDITION: The massive 35″ blade is 1-1/4″ wide being gray overall with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Protective washer is missing causing slight looseness to guard. Typical 1840 style hilt and pommel has distinctive Froelich “lozenge” shape to guard but pommel and branches are pure 1840, though heavier and cruder. Hilt and pommel exhibit chocolate colored patina with casting flaws present in guard and pommel under remnants of gold paint as can be seen in photos. Carved wood grip retains about 90% of its leather covering and single copper wire wrap is complete and tight. There is about a 1/4″ chip of wood still attached at top of grip at knucklebow. Scabbard is standard Froelich manufacture being lap-seamed and braised with red/brown finish applied which is still visible in many areas where old gold paint is chipped and worn. Scabbard is sound and solid with several dents with rust and pitting especially near drag. Iron drag blade is dark with remnants of gold paint being pitted overall. Brass ring bands and throat have same chocolate colored patina as hilt. 4-46963 JS106 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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