AMERICAN LIGHT HORSE HORSEMAN’S SABER.

AMERICAN LIGHT HORSE HORSEMAN’S SABER. Classic Federal period (1790-1800) American Horseman saber with iron stirrup hilt and iron backstrap with 35-1/2″ blade etched with Heraldic American eagle and “AMERICAN LIGHT HORSE”. This sword very closely conforms to official regulation cavalry swords adopted by the U.S. Army in 1787 according to Harold Peterson in his classic text The American Sword originally published in 1954. This is a nice orig example of this pattern with beautiful markings, as can be seen in photos. PROVENANCE: William Guthman collection. CONDITION: Good overall. Blade markings are fine and easily discernible. Iron hilt appears “as found”, being dark brown w/light salt & pepper pitting. Grips retains about 60% orig leather; missing its orig wire though small pieces are still retained under backstrap. 4-48312 (3,500-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013

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
	2264	$3,450.00	AMERICAN LIGHT HORSE HORSEMAN’S SABER. Classic Federal period (1790-1800) American Horseman saber with iron stirrup hilt and iron backstrap with 35-1/2″ blade etched with Heraldic American eagle and “AMERICAN LIGHT HORSE”. This sword very closely conforms to official regulation cavalry swords adopted by the U.S. Army in 1787 according to Harold Peterson in his classic text The American Sword originally published in 1954. This is a nice orig example of this pattern with beautiful markings, as can be seen in photos. PROVENANCE: William Guthman collection. CONDITION: Good overall. Blade markings are fine and easily discernible. Iron hilt appears “as found”, being dark brown w/light salt & pepper pitting. Grips retains about 60% orig leather; missing its orig wire though small pieces are still retained under backstrap. 4-48312 (3,500-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2013 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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