STARR CAVALRY SABER PATTERN 1798.

STARR CAVALRY SABER PATTERN 1798. 34” single fuller blade. Stamped in the ricasso “US”/1799. On opposite side of ricasso is stamped “N. Starr & Co.” The Starr cavalry saber of 1798 was the first sword made under government contract following the Revolutionary War which makes it the first official United States sword. The contract called for only 2,000 swords and survival is much less than that making it a very popular sword today. This example is in “as found” condition and the date and “US” are well struck. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: Blade is brown/black with pitting, several nicks in blade. Grip retains about 50% orig leather which is dry and flaking, no wire. Overall appears to be an honest attic or barn find with good markings that can be seen in photos. There is about 1/4″ gap between grip and guard due to shrinking. 4-39649 JS38 (2,500-3,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	2410	$2,530.00	STARR CAVALRY SABER PATTERN 1798. 34” single fuller blade. Stamped in the ricasso “US”/1799. On opposite side of ricasso is stamped “N. Starr & Co.” The Starr cavalry saber of 1798 was the first sword made under government contract following the Revolutionary War which makes it the first official United States sword. The contract called for only 2,000 swords and survival is much less than that making it a very popular sword today. This example is in “as found” condition and the date and “US” are well struck. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: Blade is brown/black with pitting, several nicks in blade. Grip retains about 50% orig leather which is dry and flaking, no wire. Overall appears to be an honest attic or barn find with good markings that can be seen in photos. There is about 1/4″ gap between grip and guard due to shrinking. 4-39649 JS38 (2,500-3,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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