GEN. GEORGE A. CUSTER’S CIVIL WAR U.S. MODEL 1860 LIGHT CAVALRY SABER.

GEN. GEORGE A. CUSTER’S CIVIL WAR U.S. MODEL 1860 LIGHT CAVALRY SABER. This standard issue enlisted man’s Civil War cavalry saber is related to the family of Charles A. Custer and later was part of the famous Alexander Acevedo collection. Some correspondence, copies of newspaper articles and other information accompany this lot documenting an earlier sale and its familial relationship to the family of the famed Gen. George A. Custer. Manufactured on contract to the U.S. Government by C. Roby. The saber has a 34” single edged, curved blade with primary and secondary fullers. The ricasso is marked by the manufacturer “C. Roby, W. Chelmsford, Mass” on one side and on the other “U.S. / 1864/A.G.M.”. Regulation 3-branch guard with Phrygian helmet style pommel and wood grip covered with leather and wrapped with twisted brass wire. Standard scabbard of iron with two carrying rings. Although better known for his Indian fighting, George Custer compiled a creditable record as a cavalry leader in the latter part of the Civil War. Graduating at the bottom of his West Point (1861) class, he was commissioned a 2nd LT. in the old 2nd Cav, later the 5th, on June 24, 1861. His Civil War assignments included: 1st LT, 5th Cav. July 17, 1862); Capt. and additional Aide-de-Camp, USA June 5,1862 – March 31, 1863); Brig. Gen., USV June 29, 1863); commanding 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, Cav. Corps, Army of the Potomac June 28 – July 15 and Aug. 4 Nov. 25, 1863 and Dec. 20, 1863 – Jan. 7, 1864); temporarily commanding the Div. July 15 – Aug. 4 and Nov. 25 – Dec. 20, 1863); commanding lst Brigade, lst Div, Cav. Corps, Army of the Potomac (March 25 – Aug. 6, 1864) and Army of the Shenandoah (Aug. 6 –Sept. 26, 1864); temporarily commanding 2nd Cav. Div, Army of WV serving with the Army of the Shenandoah (Sept. 26-30, 1864); commanding 3rd Div., Cav. Corps, Army of the Shenandoah (Sept. 30, 1864 – Jan. 5, 1865 and Jan. 30 – March 25, 1865) and Army of the Potomac (March 25 – May 22, 1865); and Maj. Gen., USV (April 15, 1865). Serving during the first two war years on the staffs of Generals McClellan and Pleasonton, Custer saw action in the Peninsular, Antietam, and Chancellorsville campaigns. Given his own star, he was assigned command of the MI Cav. Brigade and, with it, took part in the Gettysburg, Bristoe, and Mine Run campaigns. At Gettysburg he remained with Gen. Gregg East of town to face Jeb Stuart’s threat to the Union rear, although he was previously ordered to the South. The combined Union force defeated Stuart. In Grant’s Richmond drive in 1864, Custer participated in the fight at Yellow Tavern where Stuart was mortally wounded. Transferred to the Shenandoah Valley with his men, he played a major role in the defeat of Early’s army at Winchester and Cedar Creek, commanding a division at the latter. Returning to the Army of the Potomac in early 1865, he fought at Five Forks; and in the Appomattox Campaign. His victories against the rebel cavalry came at a time when that force was a ghost of its former self. Custer was brevetted in the regulars through grades to Maj. Gen. for Gettysburg, Yellow Tavern, Winchester, Five Forks, and the Appomattox Campaign. In addition he was brevetted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers for Winchester. Remaining in the army after the war, in 1866 he was appointed Lt. Col. of the newly authorized 7th Cav, remaining its active commander until his death. He took part in the 1867 Sioux and Cheyenne expedition, but was court-martialed and suspended from duty one year for paying an unauthorized visit to his wife. His army career ended June 25, 1876, at the battle of Little Big Horn, which resulted in the extermination of his immediate command and a total loss of some 266 officers and men. On June 28th, the bodies were given a hasty burial on the field. The following year, what may have been Custer’s remains, were disinterred and given a military funeral at West Point ( Source: “Who Was Who In The Civil War” by Stewart Sifakis ). CONDITION: Very good. Blade is a light grey color with minor staining. Hilt is fine. Grip is dry and crackled near the pommel and the wire wrap is a bit loose. Scabbard is dark and uncleaned. 4-60698 (35,000-55,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006

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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	883	$0.00	GEN. GEORGE A. CUSTER’S CIVIL WAR U.S. MODEL 1860 LIGHT CAVALRY SABER. This standard issue enlisted man’s Civil War cavalry saber is related to the family of Charles A. Custer and later was part of the famous Alexander Acevedo collection. Some correspondence, copies of newspaper articles and other information accompany this lot documenting an earlier sale and its familial relationship to the family of the famed Gen. George A. Custer. Manufactured on contract to the U.S. Government by C. Roby. The saber has a 34” single edged, curved blade with primary and secondary fullers. The ricasso is marked by the manufacturer “C. Roby, W. Chelmsford, Mass” on one side and on the other “U.S. / 1864/A.G.M.”. Regulation 3-branch guard with Phrygian helmet style pommel and wood grip covered with leather and wrapped with twisted brass wire. Standard scabbard of iron with two carrying rings. Although better known for his Indian fighting, George Custer compiled a creditable record as a cavalry leader in the latter part of the Civil War. Graduating at the bottom of his West Point (1861) class, he was commissioned a 2nd LT. in the old 2nd Cav, later the 5th, on June 24, 1861. His Civil War assignments included: 1st LT, 5th Cav. July 17, 1862); Capt. and additional Aide-de-Camp, USA June 5,1862 – March 31, 1863); Brig. Gen., USV June 29, 1863); commanding 2nd Brigade, 3rd Division, Cav. Corps, Army of the Potomac June 28 – July 15 and Aug. 4 Nov. 25, 1863 and Dec. 20, 1863 – Jan. 7, 1864); temporarily commanding the Div. July 15 – Aug. 4 and Nov. 25 – Dec. 20, 1863); commanding lst Brigade, lst Div, Cav. Corps, Army of the Potomac (March 25 – Aug. 6, 1864) and Army of the Shenandoah (Aug. 6 –Sept. 26, 1864); temporarily commanding 2nd Cav. Div, Army of WV serving with the Army of the Shenandoah (Sept. 26-30, 1864); commanding 3rd Div., Cav. Corps, Army of the Shenandoah (Sept. 30, 1864 – Jan. 5, 1865 and Jan. 30 – March 25, 1865) and Army of the Potomac (March 25 – May 22, 1865); and Maj. Gen., USV (April 15, 1865). Serving during the first two war years on the staffs of Generals McClellan and Pleasonton, Custer saw action in the Peninsular, Antietam, and Chancellorsville campaigns. Given his own star, he was assigned command of the MI Cav. Brigade and, with it, took part in the Gettysburg, Bristoe, and Mine Run campaigns. At Gettysburg he remained with Gen. Gregg East of town to face Jeb Stuart’s threat to the Union rear, although he was previously ordered to the South. The combined Union force defeated Stuart. In Grant’s Richmond drive in 1864, Custer participated in the fight at Yellow Tavern where Stuart was mortally wounded. Transferred to the Shenandoah Valley with his men, he played a major role in the defeat of Early’s army at Winchester and Cedar Creek, commanding a division at the latter. Returning to the Army of the Potomac in early 1865, he fought at Five Forks; and in the Appomattox Campaign. His victories against the rebel cavalry came at a time when that force was a ghost of its former self. Custer was brevetted in the regulars through grades to Maj. Gen. for Gettysburg, Yellow Tavern, Winchester, Five Forks, and the Appomattox Campaign. In addition he was brevetted Maj. Gen. of Volunteers for Winchester. Remaining in the army after the war, in 1866 he was appointed Lt. Col. of the newly authorized 7th Cav, remaining its active commander until his death. He took part in the 1867 Sioux and Cheyenne expedition, but was court-martialed and suspended from duty one year for paying an unauthorized visit to his wife. His army career ended June 25, 1876, at the battle of Little Big Horn, which resulted in the extermination of his immediate command and a total loss of some 266 officers and men. On June 28th, the bodies were given a hasty burial on the field. The following year, what may have been Custer’s remains, were disinterred and given a military funeral at West Point ( Source: “Who Was Who In The Civil War” by Stewart Sifakis ). CONDITION: Very good. Blade is a light grey color with minor staining. Hilt is fine. Grip is dry and crackled near the pommel and the wire wrap is a bit loose. Scabbard is dark and uncleaned. 4-60698 (35,000-55,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006 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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