RARE CONFEDERATE KG & K CAVALRY OFFICERS SABER.

RARE CONFEDERATE KG & K CAVALRY OFFICERS SABER. This massive confederate cavalry saber made by Kraft, Goldschmidt & Kraft of Columbia, SC are associated with General Wade Hampton as several of his officers are known to have carried them. It is thought Hampton personally had these swords made as Hampton’s cavalry were known to be real fighters and Hampton’s officers would carry the largest of all Confederate Cavalry officer’s sabers. These massive 38″ long double edged blades are Soligen made are 3 fullered and etched in the fullers among patriotic motifs the Spanish motto “DON’T DRAW ME WITHOUT REASON, DON’T SHEATH ME WITHOUT HONOR”. George Custer was known to have captured one of these swords early in the war and he carried it for the remainder of the war. This sword is found with two distinctive style hilts, one having a more European design with the three branches coming into rondels attached across guard and a less often seen variety with branches entering guard straight on, more like a standard U.S. or Confederate Cavalry saber. This sword is of the later variety. The scabbards for these swords are quite distinct and unique to this manufacturer. Brass throat, drag and rings are identical to those seen on this maker’s staff officers swords. This particular example is about as fine as you will find and complete examples are rarely offered. CONDITION: Blade is gray overall with scattered areas of rusted pitting, etched motifs are discernible as can be seen in photos. Grip retains most of its orig leather and wire wrap, though worn through in spots as can be seen in photos. Scabbard is very good overall with several small dents, scrapes & scratches. Brass mounts along with brass hilt and pommel exhibit nice yellow patina. 4-44172 JS183 (15,000-25,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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
	2160	$27,025.00	RARE CONFEDERATE KG & K CAVALRY OFFICERS SABER. This massive confederate cavalry saber made by Kraft, Goldschmidt & Kraft of Columbia, SC are associated with General Wade Hampton as several of his officers are known to have carried them. It is thought Hampton personally had these swords made as Hampton’s cavalry were known to be real fighters and Hampton’s officers would carry the largest of all Confederate Cavalry officer’s sabers. These massive 38″ long double edged blades are Soligen made are 3 fullered and etched in the fullers among patriotic motifs the Spanish motto “DON’T DRAW ME WITHOUT REASON, DON’T SHEATH ME WITHOUT HONOR”. George Custer was known to have captured one of these swords early in the war and he carried it for the remainder of the war. This sword is found with two distinctive style hilts, one having a more European design with the three branches coming into rondels attached across guard and a less often seen variety with branches entering guard straight on, more like a standard U.S. or Confederate Cavalry saber. This sword is of the later variety. The scabbards for these swords are quite distinct and unique to this manufacturer. Brass throat, drag and rings are identical to those seen on this maker’s staff officers swords. This particular example is about as fine as you will find and complete examples are rarely offered. CONDITION: Blade is gray overall with scattered areas of rusted pitting, etched motifs are discernible as can be seen in photos. Grip retains most of its orig leather and wire wrap, though worn through in spots as can be seen in photos. Scabbard is very good overall with several small dents, scrapes & scratches. Brass mounts along with brass hilt and pommel exhibit nice yellow patina. 4-44172 JS183 (15,000-25,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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