TWO CIVIL WAR LIGHT ARTILLERY SABERS.

TWO CIVIL WAR LIGHT ARTILLERY SABERS. This lot consists of an 1864 dated and inspected “C. ROBY, W CHELMSFORD, MASS” artillery saber which is a very scarce contract. Accompanying this sword is a much more commonly encountered 1865 dated and inspected “AMES, CHICOPEE, MASS” made saber. CONDITION: Both sabers overall are in very good condition. The Roby sword has cleaned blade though markings are still crisp and easily discernible. Matching rack “97” is found on hilt and scabbard throat. Scabbard on this sword is also very good overall though cleaned. Grip on this sword retains most all of its original brown polished leather with some scuffing in high areas and original brass twisted wire. Ames sword has a gray blade with scattered pitting and staining, some original finishing marks. Maker’s mark, date and inspector are well defined and easily read. Scabbard is solid with a few small dents, rusted and pitted overall. Grip leather is mostly intact with scuffing and losses at high areas. Twisted brass wire is intact but loose. 4-38714-3 JS39 (1,000-1,500)

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
	2225	$805.00	TWO CIVIL WAR LIGHT ARTILLERY SABERS. This lot consists of an 1864 dated and inspected “C. ROBY, W CHELMSFORD, MASS” artillery saber which is a very scarce contract. Accompanying this sword is a much more commonly encountered 1865 dated and inspected “AMES, CHICOPEE, MASS” made saber. CONDITION: Both sabers overall are in very good condition. The Roby sword has cleaned blade though markings are still crisp and easily discernible. Matching rack “97” is found on hilt and scabbard throat. Scabbard on this sword is also very good overall though cleaned. Grip on this sword retains most all of its original brown polished leather with some scuffing in high areas and original brass twisted wire. Ames sword has a gray blade with scattered pitting and staining, some original finishing marks. Maker’s mark, date and inspector are well defined and easily read. Scabbard is solid with a few small dents, rusted and pitted overall. Grip leather is mostly intact with scuffing and losses at high areas. Twisted brass wire is intact but loose. 4-38714-3 JS39 (1,000-1,500) 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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