CONFEDERATE NASHVILLE PLOW WORKS CALVARY OFFICER’S SABER.

CONFEDERATE NASHVILLE PLOW WORKS CALVARY OFFICER’S SABER. This is a fine example of a well marked Confederate Cavalry Officers saber. Cast into the bottom of the guard is “CSA” as seen in the photographs, and a ribbon which on earlier examples spelled “Nashville Plow Works”. This example, with the ribbon filled in is one of several variations of this popular saber. William Albaugh, in his classic text, “A Photographic Supplement of Confederate Swords“, believes this variant is a product of the College Hill Arsenal in Nashville, TN. No doubt College Hill and Nashville Plow Works had some kind of relationship and were in some proximity in manufacturing swords in the war. Regardless of who made this sword in Nashville, it is among the nicest examples you will find. The stippled guard variety is by far the scarcest hilt design that is found, the details on the stippled variety are much better than on the normally encountered un-stippled variety. The grip on this sword is excellent retaining most of its orig leather and wire and this sword has a beautiful blade and orig matching scabbard. This particular variety has an iron backstrap, iron ferrule and iron capstan rivet. This is indeed a fine example of this variant “CSA” marked Calvary Saber that would be difficult to upgrade in orig. scabbard. CONDITION: The 34-1/2″ blade is gray with scattered areas of staining and pitting, there are numerous small nicks in cutting edge from possible use. Brass hilt exhibits good brass patina, backstrap and ferrule are smooth, brown and pitted overall. Leather grip is 95% intact. Wire is complete, one strand broken. Scabbard is identical to scabbards found on Sharp & Hamilton marked Nashville swords with pinned iron throat, brass carrying rings and iron drag, scabbard body is brown overall with scattered dings, dents, and several cuts near drag, possibly made by another saber. 4-44094 JS157 (6,000-10,000)

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
	2165	$23,000.00	CONFEDERATE NASHVILLE PLOW WORKS CALVARY OFFICER’S SABER. This is a fine example of a well marked Confederate Cavalry Officers saber. Cast into the bottom of the guard is “CSA” as seen in the photographs, and a ribbon which on earlier examples spelled “Nashville Plow Works”. This example, with the ribbon filled in is one of several variations of this popular saber. William Albaugh, in his classic text, “A Photographic Supplement of Confederate Swords“, believes this variant is a product of the College Hill Arsenal in Nashville, TN. No doubt College Hill and Nashville Plow Works had some kind of relationship and were in some proximity in manufacturing swords in the war. Regardless of who made this sword in Nashville, it is among the nicest examples you will find. The stippled guard variety is by far the scarcest hilt design that is found, the details on the stippled variety are much better than on the normally encountered un-stippled variety. The grip on this sword is excellent retaining most of its orig leather and wire and this sword has a beautiful blade and orig matching scabbard. This particular variety has an iron backstrap, iron ferrule and iron capstan rivet. This is indeed a fine example of this variant “CSA” marked Calvary Saber that would be difficult to upgrade in orig. scabbard. CONDITION: The 34-1/2″ blade is gray with scattered areas of staining and pitting, there are numerous small nicks in cutting edge from possible use. Brass hilt exhibits good brass patina, backstrap and ferrule are smooth, brown and pitted overall. Leather grip is 95% intact. Wire is complete, one strand broken. Scabbard is identical to scabbards found on Sharp & Hamilton marked Nashville swords with pinned iron throat, brass carrying rings and iron drag, scabbard body is brown overall with scattered dings, dents, and several cuts near drag, possibly made by another saber. 4-44094 JS157 (6,000-10,000) 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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