ULTRA RARE LEECH & RIGDON CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER.

ULTRA RARE LEECH & RIGDON CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER. You are bidding on one of the rarest patterns of Confederate cavalry officer’s swords known. There are less than 10 of these swords known in either the collector’s or institutional market. Only one specimen has ever come to auction and it sold several years ago for about $80,000. At least one known example, which is now institutionalized, was carried by General G.W. Rains. This pattern really has the look and flair to be carried by the most important officers. 33-1/2″ curved heavy cavalry blade is profusely etched in a panel over 20″. Blade is maker marked but the mark is weak and hard to read, but does say “Leech & Rigdon, Greensboro, Geo.” Though typical of this maker, the etching now is only partially discernible. The decorated hilt terminates at the quillion with a 1″ oval with a large “CS”. The accompanying orig scabbard is overall fine condition and this sword and scabbard would make a spectacular display. We know of only maybe one or two other swords marked by this famous maker at Greenboro, Georgia. When this sword was originally found the leather grip wrap was missing and Bill Osborn has professionally restored it many years ago. The restoration is excellent. PROVENANCE: Bill Osborn Collection. CONDITION: Blade is gray/bright with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Washer and grip leather are restorations. Hilt, pommel and scabbard mounts are cleaned, though retaining some mustard patina. Scabbard body is smooth and gray with some blue finish. Drag on reverse has some cracking and separation and dents. 4-38950 JS6 (40,000-60,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

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
	2450	$43,125.00	ULTRA RARE LEECH & RIGDON CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER. You are bidding on one of the rarest patterns of Confederate cavalry officer’s swords known. There are less than 10 of these swords known in either the collector’s or institutional market. Only one specimen has ever come to auction and it sold several years ago for about $80,000. At least one known example, which is now institutionalized, was carried by General G.W. Rains. This pattern really has the look and flair to be carried by the most important officers. 33-1/2″ curved heavy cavalry blade is profusely etched in a panel over 20″. Blade is maker marked but the mark is weak and hard to read, but does say “Leech & Rigdon, Greensboro, Geo.” Though typical of this maker, the etching now is only partially discernible. The decorated hilt terminates at the quillion with a 1″ oval with a large “CS”. The accompanying orig scabbard is overall fine condition and this sword and scabbard would make a spectacular display. We know of only maybe one or two other swords marked by this famous maker at Greenboro, Georgia. When this sword was originally found the leather grip wrap was missing and Bill Osborn has professionally restored it many years ago. The restoration is excellent. PROVENANCE: Bill Osborn Collection. CONDITION: Blade is gray/bright with scattered areas of staining and pitting. Washer and grip leather are restorations. Hilt, pommel and scabbard mounts are cleaned, though retaining some mustard patina. Scabbard body is smooth and gray with some blue finish. Drag on reverse has some cracking and separation and dents. 4-38950 JS6 (40,000-60,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 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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