MODEL 1872 CAVALRY OFFICERS SABER

MODEL 1872 CAVALRY OFFICERS SABER This specimen appears to represent an economical version of the officers’ saber. The guard and the blade are both entirely plain with none of the etchings normally encountered on such sabers. The blade measures approx 34″ in length with a fuller extending from the ricasso to approx 6″ from the tip. The grip is wrapped with black leather and is secured with twisted brass wire. The scabbard is plated with bright tin or nickel finish. Neither the saber nor the scabbard bears any markings whatsoever. CONDITION: The blade is in excellent bright condition. The guard while slightly tarnished is also in near excellent condition. The leather grip has minor spots of finish loss from the surface but is tight and sound. The scabbard exhibits some finish loss and tarnish overall but has a generally bright appearance. 4-32560 DM11 (300-700)

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
	2113	$690.00	MODEL 1872 CAVALRY OFFICERS SABER This specimen appears to represent an economical version of the officers’ saber. The guard and the blade are both entirely plain with none of the etchings normally encountered on such sabers. The blade measures approx 34″ in length with a fuller extending from the ricasso to approx 6″ from the tip. The grip is wrapped with black leather and is secured with twisted brass wire. The scabbard is plated with bright tin or nickel finish. Neither the saber nor the scabbard bears any markings whatsoever. CONDITION: The blade is in excellent bright condition. The guard while slightly tarnished is also in near excellent condition. The leather grip has minor spots of finish loss from the surface but is tight and sound. The scabbard exhibits some finish loss and tarnish overall but has a generally bright appearance. 4-32560 DM11 (300-700) 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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