SOUTH CAROLINA MILITIA OFFICERS SWORD INSCRIBED TO FRED E. RANGER.

SOUTH CAROLINA MILITIA OFFICERS SWORD INSCRIBED TO FRED E. RANGER. 1840’s vintage Horstmann imported militia sword with Indian princess pommel. Decorated reverse “P” guard ending in eagle head quillon. Languet is decorated with South Carolina state seal. Solid brass scabbard is engraved with various floral and geometric motifs. Reverse of scabbard is marked “425 and HORSTMANN” in stamped cartouche. Grip consists of decorated brass ferrule with two mother-of-pearl slabs. Mother-of-pearl slab on reverse is finely engraved “Fred E. Ranger”. 31” blade is decorated in blue and gold with military trophies. Blue and gold panels are about 12” on each side. CONDITION: Mother-of-pearl slabs are near perfect with only one small chip at bottom at right of front slab. Hilt and scabbard exhibit strong traces of gilding. Other metal exhibits mellow yellow brass patina. Blade is bright. Blue and gold panels are bright but show some light staining and light rust. Several nicks to cutting edge. 4-56355 JS64 (6,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005

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
	3168	$10,350.00	SOUTH CAROLINA MILITIA OFFICERS SWORD INSCRIBED TO FRED E. RANGER. 1840’s vintage Horstmann imported militia sword with Indian princess pommel. Decorated reverse “P” guard ending in eagle head quillon. Languet is decorated with South Carolina state seal. Solid brass scabbard is engraved with various floral and geometric motifs. Reverse of scabbard is marked “425 and HORSTMANN” in stamped cartouche. Grip consists of decorated brass ferrule with two mother-of-pearl slabs. Mother-of-pearl slab on reverse is finely engraved “Fred E. Ranger”. 31” blade is decorated in blue and gold with military trophies. Blue and gold panels are about 12” on each side. CONDITION: Mother-of-pearl slabs are near perfect with only one small chip at bottom at right of front slab. Hilt and scabbard exhibit strong traces of gilding. Other metal exhibits mellow yellow brass patina. Blade is bright. Blue and gold panels are bright but show some light staining and light rust. Several nicks to cutting edge. 4-56355 JS64 (6,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 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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