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CONFEDERATE BOYLE & GAMBLE CAVALRY SABER W/METAL

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:2,500.00 USD Estimated At:10,000.00 - 20,000.00 USD
CONFEDERATE BOYLE & GAMBLE CAVALRY SABER W/METAL
<B>CONFEDERATE BOYLE & GAMBLE CAVALRY SABER WITH METAL SCABBARD; by Boyle & Gamble, Richmond, Virginia</B></I> One of the finest known Boyle & Gamble enlisted man's cavalry sabers in existence. Boyle and Gamble operated throughout the Civil War, producing edged weapons of all kinds, knives, and bayonets, as well as other military necessities.<BR><BR>The metal scabbard is lap-seamed on the bottom and retains the majority of its original brown lacquer. The blade length is 34 ½”, and the overall length of the sword is 40 ¼”. The overall condition of the blade is bright and shiny; retaining its original leather washer. The three-branch guard is in excellent condition. The grip retains its original brown leather with twisted copper wire wrap. Truly one of the finest/pristine Confederate cavalry sabers by Boyle & Gamble in existence.<BR><BR> <B>Provenance:</B></I> <I>The Tharpe Collection of American Military History</B></I><BR> <BR><B>Exhibited:</B></I> <I>The Liberty Heritage Society Museum</B></I><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>)
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