VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY SABER ALTERED FOR CIVIL WAR USE.

VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY SABER ALTERED FOR CIVIL WAR USE. A superb example of the Virginia Manufactory of Arms alteration of a horseman’s saber for modern Cavalry use. The sword has the standard 2nd model iron hilt having a slotted iron guard, bird’s head profile pommel and backstrap. Grip is of wood covered in black leather. Blade has been slimmed and trimmed down to 32-1/2″. Sword has been fitted with a substantial iron scabbard with an iron throat and cast brass carrying rings. This alteration was done for the state of Virginia prior to the Civil War by Ames in Mass. A wonderful example of a Virginia Manufactory saber altered for later Confederate use. This is a fine example with great hilt with complete grip leather and fine scabbard retaining most all of its orig black paint. Ricasso is stamped with an “O”. Sword is pictured in American Swords and Sword Making by Richard Beezdek p. 551. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: Very good overall. Blade is gray with sharpening. Grip leather is strong with minor losses, however, the wire wrap is missing. Scabbard is very good with no dents and retains black painted surfaces over entire body other than brass mounts. Paint surfaces are now chipped and crazed. 4-39653 JS40 (2,000-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2010

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
	2344	$4,025.00	VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY SABER ALTERED FOR CIVIL WAR USE. A superb example of the Virginia Manufactory of Arms alteration of a horseman’s saber for modern Cavalry use. The sword has the standard 2nd model iron hilt having a slotted iron guard, bird’s head profile pommel and backstrap. Grip is of wood covered in black leather. Blade has been slimmed and trimmed down to 32-1/2″. Sword has been fitted with a substantial iron scabbard with an iron throat and cast brass carrying rings. This alteration was done for the state of Virginia prior to the Civil War by Ames in Mass. A wonderful example of a Virginia Manufactory saber altered for later Confederate use. This is a fine example with great hilt with complete grip leather and fine scabbard retaining most all of its orig black paint. Ricasso is stamped with an “O”. Sword is pictured in American Swords and Sword Making by Richard Beezdek p. 551. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: Very good overall. Blade is gray with sharpening. Grip leather is strong with minor losses, however, the wire wrap is missing. Scabbard is very good with no dents and retains black painted surfaces over entire body other than brass mounts. Paint surfaces are now chipped and crazed. 4-39653 JS40 (2,000-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2010 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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