FINE MODEL 1860 U.S. CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER

FINE MODEL 1860 U.S. CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER The brass guard is atypically plain like the enlisted model, however the 34-3/4″ curved blade is etched with floral designs for approx half of its length. The left side of the blade bears an American eagle while on the left is the word “UNION” and the letters “U.S.C.” 1/2″ high (U.S. Cavalry). The blade above the ricasso on the left side is marked “C. ROBY & CO., W. CHELMSFORD, MASS.” The top of the blade near the hilt, is marked “IRON PROOF”. The fish skin wrapped grip is bound with both twisted and straight brass wire making for an extra rich effect. The scabbard is made of iron with blue finish. The mountings, including the throat, both rings and bands and the drag are made of brass. CONDITION: The blade is bright with only minor tarnishing on the lower portion. The guard has fine form and is excellent condition except for minor spots of tarnish and a few scrapes from light use. The leather grip is completely intact and exhibits only minor scuffing along the upper edge. The wire wrap is complete and tight. The scabbard retains only 20-30% of the blue finish while the brass mountings are in very good condition. 4-32561 DM10 (1,500-3,500)

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
	2112	$4,025.00	FINE MODEL 1860 U.S. CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER The brass guard is atypically plain like the enlisted model, however the 34-3/4″ curved blade is etched with floral designs for approx half of its length. The left side of the blade bears an American eagle while on the left is the word “UNION” and the letters “U.S.C.” 1/2″ high (U.S. Cavalry). The blade above the ricasso on the left side is marked “C. ROBY & CO., W. CHELMSFORD, MASS.” The top of the blade near the hilt, is marked “IRON PROOF”. The fish skin wrapped grip is bound with both twisted and straight brass wire making for an extra rich effect. The scabbard is made of iron with blue finish. The mountings, including the throat, both rings and bands and the drag are made of brass. CONDITION: The blade is bright with only minor tarnishing on the lower portion. The guard has fine form and is excellent condition except for minor spots of tarnish and a few scrapes from light use. The leather grip is completely intact and exhibits only minor scuffing along the upper edge. The wire wrap is complete and tight. The scabbard retains only 20-30% of the blue finish while the brass mountings are in very good condition. 4-32561 DM10 (1,500-3,500) 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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