REGULATION CIVIL WAR U. S. MODEL 1850 STAFF & FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD WITH GOLD WASHED BLADE.

REGULATION CIVIL WAR U. S. MODEL 1850 STAFF & FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD WITH GOLD WASHED BLADE. A beautiful unmarked sword of European (Solingen Germany) manufacture with a lovely profile and blade. The blade is lightly curved measuring 32” long with a single edge and primary and secondary fullers. At the ricasso and in the center of the blade on both sides are lovely etched panels incorporating a spread winged eagle and “U.S.”. These etched panels are superbly done and are gold washed providing a very attractive luster. The hilt conforms to regulation for this sword, being of cast brass and gold washed. The grip is of wood, covered in black leather and wound with braided brass wire. The scabbard is of steel with fancy brass furniture. CONDITION: Very good. Blade is excellent with bright frosty etching and gilt. Two dark spots near the tip. Reproduction steel scabbard has much surface rust. 4-30886 (2,750-3,750)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007

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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	265	$0.00	REGULATION CIVIL WAR U. S. MODEL 1850 STAFF & FIELD OFFICER’S SWORD WITH GOLD WASHED BLADE. A beautiful unmarked sword of European (Solingen Germany) manufacture with a lovely profile and blade. The blade is lightly curved measuring 32” long with a single edge and primary and secondary fullers. At the ricasso and in the center of the blade on both sides are lovely etched panels incorporating a spread winged eagle and “U.S.”. These etched panels are superbly done and are gold washed providing a very attractive luster. The hilt conforms to regulation for this sword, being of cast brass and gold washed. The grip is of wood, covered in black leather and wound with braided brass wire. The scabbard is of steel with fancy brass furniture. CONDITION: Very good. Blade is excellent with bright frosty etching and gilt. Two dark spots near the tip. Reproduction steel scabbard has much surface rust. 4-30886 (2,750-3,750) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2007 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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