CONFEDERATE ARTILLERY SABER.

CONFEDERATE ARTILLERY SABER. Made by James Conning, Mobile, Alabama. 28” unstopped fuller blade is full firm marked “James Conning, Mobile” (“Jam” of “James” is not fully struck). Hilt is typical Model 1850. Knuckle bow is stamped “State of Ala 1862,” and stamped on other side “118,” which is the serial number. Polished wood grip retains the orig twisted wire. Iron scabbard has soldered seam and soldered iron ring mounts. This is among the rarest of all marked enlisted Confederate swords. CONDITION: Blade is gray with some areas of staining and light pitting near the tip but retains the orig protective washer. Grip has some small chips and two 1” scratches. Knuckle bow is loose fitting into pommel. Hilt is partially cleaned. 4-54568 JS21 (15,000-20,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	537	$13,800.00	CONFEDERATE ARTILLERY SABER. Made by James Conning, Mobile, Alabama. 28” unstopped fuller blade is full firm marked “James Conning, Mobile” (“Jam” of “James” is not fully struck). Hilt is typical Model 1850. Knuckle bow is stamped “State of Ala 1862,” and stamped on other side “118,” which is the serial number. Polished wood grip retains the orig twisted wire. Iron scabbard has soldered seam and soldered iron ring mounts. This is among the rarest of all marked enlisted Confederate swords. CONDITION: Blade is gray with some areas of staining and light pitting near the tip but retains the orig protective washer. Grip has some small chips and two 1” scratches. Knuckle bow is loose fitting into pommel. Hilt is partially cleaned. 4-54568 JS21 (15,000-20,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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