MODEL 1850 OFFICER’S SWORD.

MODEL 1850 OFFICER’S SWORD. 28” blade marked “C. Roby & Co. W.Chelmsford, Mass”. Blade is etched with patroitic motifs, tag with sword reads “Foot Officer’s sword, C. Roby & Co., Mass. Made prior to 1863, during Civil War Blade broke on battle field—picked up by confederate soldier and fixed by local blacksmith—used by the Confederate Army—Found in a barn in Tenn.” CONDITION: Grip wrap is missing as is wire with exception of fragment of sharkskin and one strand twisted wire protected by pommel cap. Grip otherwise is bare carved wood. Last approximate 12” of blade are replaced by a rather crude blacksmith weld. Hilt, pommel and blade show a rustic “barn” type patina. 4-50144 (500-700)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2003

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
	428	$0.00	MODEL 1850 OFFICER’S SWORD. 28” blade marked “C. Roby & Co. W.Chelmsford, Mass”. Blade is etched with patroitic motifs, tag with sword reads “Foot Officer’s sword, C. Roby & Co., Mass. Made prior to 1863, during Civil War Blade broke on battle field—picked up by confederate soldier and fixed by local blacksmith—used by the Confederate Army—Found in a barn in Tenn.” CONDITION: Grip wrap is missing as is wire with exception of fragment of sharkskin and one strand twisted wire protected by pommel cap. Grip otherwise is bare carved wood. Last approximate 12” of blade are replaced by a rather crude blacksmith weld. Hilt, pommel and blade show a rustic “barn” type patina. 4-50144 (500-700) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2003 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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