RARE AND FINE CONFEDERATE ENLISTED LIGHT ARTILLERY SABER.

RARE AND FINE CONFEDERATE ENLISTED LIGHT ARTILLERY SABER. You are bidding on the finest example of this pattern enlisted saber we have ever seen. There is lots of conjecture as to who made this pattern. Many believe it was made by Boyle & Gamble of Richmond, Va., some believe it was made by Louis Froleich of Kenansville, N.C. and others believe it is a product of Louis Haiman of Columbus, Ga. Regardless of who made it, this is a beautiful untouched example of a scarce Confederate sword in wonderful condition that you will never upgrade. 32″ unstopped fuller curved blade shows laminated flaws, not typical of any of our known makers. There is what appears to be a braised seam as we would expect with Haiman or B&G which shows an iron tang attached via blacksmith weld to a steel blade. Grip is very thin black leather that appears tarred like you would normally expect to see on a piece of canvas. Thin iron wire wrap is similar to those seen on Boyle, Gamble & McFee or Columbus, Ga. made cavalry sabers. Pommel cap is similar in finishing and shape to those seen on products of Louis Froleich. The lap seam and lead soldered scabbard is painted red/brown, which is a color so often associated with Froleich! The lead seam and large brass carrying rings are often associated with Columbus, Ga. Iron blade drag is similar in construction on those attributed to Froleich and Haiman. John McAden, in his wonderful new book on Froleich swords and the Confederate State’s Armory at Kenansville, N.C., almost included these swords in his book as a possible product but did not have enough examples to study. This sword is a fabulous example of the Confederate artillery saber which I’m sure one day we will know where it was made.Regardless, this is the finest example you will ever find. PROVENANCE: Fred Edmunds Collection. CONDITION: Blade is gray/bright, showing old finishing marks with scattered nicks in cutting edge along with some staining. Brass hilt, pommel and scabbard mounts are well patinaed, with scratches and dings. Grip wrap is 95%+ intact with 3 or 4 chips, as can be seen in photos. Scabbard is solid, retaining a majority of its orig paint with scattered scrapes and scratches over surface. 4-38136 JS20 (8,000-12,000)

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
	2483	$12,650.00	RARE AND FINE CONFEDERATE ENLISTED LIGHT ARTILLERY SABER. You are bidding on the finest example of this pattern enlisted saber we have ever seen. There is lots of conjecture as to who made this pattern. Many believe it was made by Boyle & Gamble of Richmond, Va., some believe it was made by Louis Froleich of Kenansville, N.C. and others believe it is a product of Louis Haiman of Columbus, Ga. Regardless of who made it, this is a beautiful untouched example of a scarce Confederate sword in wonderful condition that you will never upgrade. 32″ unstopped fuller curved blade shows laminated flaws, not typical of any of our known makers. There is what appears to be a braised seam as we would expect with Haiman or B&G which shows an iron tang attached via blacksmith weld to a steel blade. Grip is very thin black leather that appears tarred like you would normally expect to see on a piece of canvas. Thin iron wire wrap is similar to those seen on Boyle, Gamble & McFee or Columbus, Ga. made cavalry sabers. Pommel cap is similar in finishing and shape to those seen on products of Louis Froleich. The lap seam and lead soldered scabbard is painted red/brown, which is a color so often associated with Froleich! The lead seam and large brass carrying rings are often associated with Columbus, Ga. Iron blade drag is similar in construction on those attributed to Froleich and Haiman. John McAden, in his wonderful new book on Froleich swords and the Confederate State’s Armory at Kenansville, N.C., almost included these swords in his book as a possible product but did not have enough examples to study. This sword is a fabulous example of the Confederate artillery saber which I’m sure one day we will know where it was made.Regardless, this is the finest example you will ever find. PROVENANCE: Fred Edmunds Collection. CONDITION: Blade is gray/bright, showing old finishing marks with scattered nicks in cutting edge along with some staining. Brass hilt, pommel and scabbard mounts are well patinaed, with scratches and dings. Grip wrap is 95%+ intact with 3 or 4 chips, as can be seen in photos. Scabbard is solid, retaining a majority of its orig paint with scattered scrapes and scratches over surface. 4-38136 JS20 (8,000-12,000) 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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