VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY SWORD, 3RD VIRGINIA REGIMENT.

VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY SWORD, 3RD VIRGINIA REGIMENT. A nice example of the Virginia Manufactory of Arms horseman’s saber marked on spine “3 Va REGt”. The sword has the standard 2nd type iron hilt having a slotted iron guard, bird’s head profile pommel and backstrap. Grip is of wood missing its leather cover. Blade has been slimmed and trimmed down to about 34″. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: Very good overall. Blade is gray with scattered staining and pitting. Wood grip has two longitudinal cracks running the entire surface of the grip. 1″ chunk of wood is missing from grip under bird head pommel. Iron hilt and backstrap are brown with scattered staining and pitting. 4-39654 JS39 (2,000-3,000)

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
	2414	$1,437.50	VIRGINIA MANUFACTORY SWORD, 3RD VIRGINIA REGIMENT. A nice example of the Virginia Manufactory of Arms horseman’s saber marked on spine “3 Va REGt”. The sword has the standard 2nd type iron hilt having a slotted iron guard, bird’s head profile pommel and backstrap. Grip is of wood missing its leather cover. Blade has been slimmed and trimmed down to about 34″. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: Very good overall. Blade is gray with scattered staining and pitting. Wood grip has two longitudinal cracks running the entire surface of the grip. 1″ chunk of wood is missing from grip under bird head pommel. Iron hilt and backstrap are brown with scattered staining and pitting. 4-39654 JS39 (2,000-3,000) 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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