RARE & IMPORTANT CONFEDERATE K G&K “WADE HAMPTON STYLE” CALVARY OFFICER’S SABER.

RARE & IMPORTANT CONFEDERATE K G&K “WADE HAMPTON STYLE” CALVARY OFFICER’S SABER. These massive confederate cavalry sabers made by Kraft, Goldschmidt & Kraft of Columbia, SC are associated with General Wade Hampton as several of his officers are known to have carried them. It is thought Hampton personally had these swords made, as Hampton’s cavalry were known to be real fighters and Hampton’s officers would carry the largest of all Confederate Cavalry officer’s sabers. These 38″ long double edged blades are Soligen made, are 3 fullered and etched in the fullers among patriotic motifs the blade is inscribed in Spanish with the translation; “DRAW ME NOT WITHOUT REASON; SHEATH ME NOT WITHOUT HONOR”. Possibly the heaviest of all Confederate manufactured cavalry swords, this huge sword has a leather finger ring to assist the user in holding on to this weapon when it is swung with enthusiasm. This sword exhibits a rare and unique combination of authentic beauty and deadly utility, which reflects Wade Hampton’s tactical view that mounted cavalry would fight on horseback. Hampton himself, owned at least two of these swords and was witnessed to kill several Yankees with them. Lore tells of one instance when, with with a swift downward stroke, he cleaved a Yankee’s head in two, down to the neck. Interestingly, the other Cavalry General best known for horse mounted sword charges (other than Nathan Bedford Forest) was the Union’s famous General George Armstrong Custer, who also carried this model of sword, which was taken from from a South Carolinian, and was his primary battle sword of choice for the balance of the war. This sword is found in two distinctive hilt patterns, one being US like (model 1860) and the second the most desirable Confederate massive “Prussian Style” branched hilt with branches overlapping the guard such as this one. Most of the this pattern is found in metal scabbards, but at least 3 or 4 are know in leather with identical brass mounts including a presentation from Wade Hampton’s daughter to her betrothed during the war, an officer in Hampton’s command. With most of these rare swords in museums, this is the first example offered to the public in many years. CONDITION: Very good. Leather grip and leather scabbard are properly restored. Blade shows a few light nicks with a pleasing aged patina. 4-45205 (20,000-40,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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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	2362	$36,800.00	RARE & IMPORTANT CONFEDERATE K G&K “WADE HAMPTON STYLE” CALVARY OFFICER’S SABER. These massive confederate cavalry sabers made by Kraft, Goldschmidt & Kraft of Columbia, SC are associated with General Wade Hampton as several of his officers are known to have carried them. It is thought Hampton personally had these swords made, as Hampton’s cavalry were known to be real fighters and Hampton’s officers would carry the largest of all Confederate Cavalry officer’s sabers. These 38″ long double edged blades are Soligen made, are 3 fullered and etched in the fullers among patriotic motifs the blade is inscribed in Spanish with the translation; “DRAW ME NOT WITHOUT REASON; SHEATH ME NOT WITHOUT HONOR”. Possibly the heaviest of all Confederate manufactured cavalry swords, this huge sword has a leather finger ring to assist the user in holding on to this weapon when it is swung with enthusiasm. This sword exhibits a rare and unique combination of authentic beauty and deadly utility, which reflects Wade Hampton’s tactical view that mounted cavalry would fight on horseback. Hampton himself, owned at least two of these swords and was witnessed to kill several Yankees with them. Lore tells of one instance when, with with a swift downward stroke, he cleaved a Yankee’s head in two, down to the neck. Interestingly, the other Cavalry General best known for horse mounted sword charges (other than Nathan Bedford Forest) was the Union’s famous General George Armstrong Custer, who also carried this model of sword, which was taken from from a South Carolinian, and was his primary battle sword of choice for the balance of the war. This sword is found in two distinctive hilt patterns, one being US like (model 1860) and the second the most desirable Confederate massive “Prussian Style” branched hilt with branches overlapping the guard such as this one. Most of the this pattern is found in metal scabbards, but at least 3 or 4 are know in leather with identical brass mounts including a presentation from Wade Hampton’s daughter to her betrothed during the war, an officer in Hampton’s command. With most of these rare swords in museums, this is the first example offered to the public in many years. CONDITION: Very good. Leather grip and leather scabbard are properly restored. Blade shows a few light nicks with a pleasing aged patina. 4-45205 (20,000-40,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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