LOT OF FIVE CIVIL WAR ERA CAVALRY SABERS.

LOT OF FIVE CIVIL WAR ERA CAVALRY SABERS. This lot consists of a fine Tiffany & Co. marked Model 1840 iron-hilted saber with correct scabbard. Three Model 1860 cavalry sabers with scabbards; one by Ames with no date; one 1863 dated Roby; and one unmarked. Last sword in this group is an 1837 dated Model 1832 Ames Dragoon saber lacking scabbard. CONDITION: Tiffany saber is very good overall with a gray/bright blade with good markings on ricasso “TIFFANY & CO/NEW YORK”. The three cavalry sabers are good to very good overall. The Ames has all its leather grip though missing wire. Blade is gray with old cleaning and scattered pitting. Scabbard is solid with old cleaning and pitting. The Roby markings of the 2nd 1860 Cavalry on the blade are easily discernible though blade has been cleaned and sharpened. Scabbard has numerous dents, is rusted and pitted over old white metal plate. Hilt is also white metal plated. Grip retains some original leather though most has dried and chipped. Original twisted wire is present though highly oxidized. The unmarked 1860 has gray/white blade that has been cleaned, as has hilt and scabbard. Grip retains about 70% of its original leather though worn at high areas exposing wood. Wire wrap appears to be an old replacement. Dragoon saber quill-backed blade is etched “United States” and maker mark “M.P. AMES CUTLER SPRINGFIELD 1837”, though markings are only partially discernible blade is gray with old cleaning and pitted. Original grip wrap is present though leather is dried and bubbling. Original wire wrap still present. Brass hilt has been cleaned. 4-44310 JS49 (1,500-2,500)

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
	2230	$2,300.00	LOT OF FIVE CIVIL WAR ERA CAVALRY SABERS. This lot consists of a fine Tiffany & Co. marked Model 1840 iron-hilted saber with correct scabbard. Three Model 1860 cavalry sabers with scabbards; one by Ames with no date; one 1863 dated Roby; and one unmarked. Last sword in this group is an 1837 dated Model 1832 Ames Dragoon saber lacking scabbard. CONDITION: Tiffany saber is very good overall with a gray/bright blade with good markings on ricasso “TIFFANY & CO/NEW YORK”. The three cavalry sabers are good to very good overall. The Ames has all its leather grip though missing wire. Blade is gray with old cleaning and scattered pitting. Scabbard is solid with old cleaning and pitting. The Roby markings of the 2nd 1860 Cavalry on the blade are easily discernible though blade has been cleaned and sharpened. Scabbard has numerous dents, is rusted and pitted over old white metal plate. Hilt is also white metal plated. Grip retains some original leather though most has dried and chipped. Original twisted wire is present though highly oxidized. The unmarked 1860 has gray/white blade that has been cleaned, as has hilt and scabbard. Grip retains about 70% of its original leather though worn at high areas exposing wood. Wire wrap appears to be an old replacement. Dragoon saber quill-backed blade is etched “United States” and maker mark “M.P. AMES CUTLER SPRINGFIELD 1837”, though markings are only partially discernible blade is gray with old cleaning and pitted. Original grip wrap is present though leather is dried and bubbling. Original wire wrap still present. Brass hilt has been cleaned. 4-44310 JS49 (1,500-2,500) 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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