MODEL 1850 U.S. STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS SWORD.

MODEL 1850 U.S. STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS SWORD. 32” blade maker-marked “C. Roby and Co./W. Chelmsford, Mass”. Blade is nicely etched with various patriotic motifs and floral design. Blade etch is crisp and sharp, though it retains little or no frosting. Scabbard is brass-mounted steel. Top mount marked “C. Roby”. CONDITION: Middle mount lacks screw. Hilt and brass mounts have a nice mustard patina. No gilt remains. There has been about a 1/8” hole drilled through the guard, apparently for mounting. Grip retains triple wire and sharkskin is worn, retaining about 70-80% of its original surface. 4-50849 JS6 (800-1,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004

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
	759	$1,265.00	MODEL 1850 U.S. STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS SWORD. 32” blade maker-marked “C. Roby and Co./W. Chelmsford, Mass”. Blade is nicely etched with various patriotic motifs and floral design. Blade etch is crisp and sharp, though it retains little or no frosting. Scabbard is brass-mounted steel. Top mount marked “C. Roby”. CONDITION: Middle mount lacks screw. Hilt and brass mounts have a nice mustard patina. No gilt remains. There has been about a 1/8” hole drilled through the guard, apparently for mounting. Grip retains triple wire and sharkskin is worn, retaining about 70-80% of its original surface. 4-50849 JS6 (800-1,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004 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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