LOT OF TWO CIVIL WAR CAVALRY SABERS.

LOT OF TWO CIVIL WAR CAVALRY SABERS. This pair of cavalry sabers was made by Mansfield & Lamb, Forestdale, RI. Both swords are dated 1864 and have approximately 35″ blades. Both swords have leather grips with twisted brass wire. One sword has a nickel-plated scabbard. Also in this lot there is an additional loose scabbard for another Model 1860 cavalry saber which interchanges with either of these two swords. CONDITION: Overall both swords are very good. Blades are gray with scattered areas of pitting. Maker’s mark is almost totally indiscernible on the sword with the plated scabbard. Maker’s mark is only about 50% discernible on other sword. Leather grips on both swords are original though are worn at high spots and have losses of leather. Both have original twisted wire. The three scabbards are complete and solid. Nickel-plated scabbard has bubbling and loss of plating, especially at drag. Scabbard on other sword is rusted and pitted overall. Loose scabbard has some blue finish remaining and is an apparent import with two screws supporting throat on either side. 4-38714-5 JS36 (800-1,200)

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
	2223	$920.00	LOT OF TWO CIVIL WAR CAVALRY SABERS. This pair of cavalry sabers was made by Mansfield & Lamb, Forestdale, RI. Both swords are dated 1864 and have approximately 35″ blades. Both swords have leather grips with twisted brass wire. One sword has a nickel-plated scabbard. Also in this lot there is an additional loose scabbard for another Model 1860 cavalry saber which interchanges with either of these two swords. CONDITION: Overall both swords are very good. Blades are gray with scattered areas of pitting. Maker’s mark is almost totally indiscernible on the sword with the plated scabbard. Maker’s mark is only about 50% discernible on other sword. Leather grips on both swords are original though are worn at high spots and have losses of leather. Both have original twisted wire. The three scabbards are complete and solid. Nickel-plated scabbard has bubbling and loss of plating, especially at drag. Scabbard on other sword is rusted and pitted overall. Loose scabbard has some blue finish remaining and is an apparent import with two screws supporting throat on either side. 4-38714-5 JS36 (800-1,200) 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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