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A Confederate Marshall Saber This Hammond Marsh

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A Confederate Marshall Saber This Hammond Marsh
<B>A Confederate Marshall Saber</B></I> This Hammond Marshall sword was made at the Atlanta factory of this maker who operated from 1861 - 1864. Marshall made a variety of belt plates and other objects for the Confederacy including cavalry and artillery sabers. This 31 1/2" model has a 27" fuller, the leather washer present at the ricasso and the number "37" stamped on the underside of the guard at the ricasso. The leather, single wire-wrapped grip is in good condition with the brass guard and pommel unmarked and is identical to a sword shown on page 153 of Clegg Donald Furr's book <I>American Swords and Makers' Marks.</B></I> The wood and metal scabbard has a 4" throat with ring and a 2 1/2" mount at 12" down the scabbard. The 5 1/4" drag is held in place by four pins.<BR> This is a rare Confederate sword produced in Atlanta, Georgia during the Civil War.*****<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Bats, Clubs, Sticks, Swords, Rif (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)