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CONFEDERATE UNMARKED CAVALRY SABER

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Knives, Swords & Blades Start Price:1,000.00 USD Estimated At:2,000.00 - 2,500.00 USD
CONFEDERATE UNMARKED CAVALRY SABER
CONFEDERATE UNMARKED CAVALRY SABER. This type purportedly manufactured by the Atlanta Mfg. Co. but is unmarked formerly considered in the Dog River" category. The blade is nearly straight with an unstopped fuller measuring 35" long and sgl edged. The sword retains its orig buff leather throat washer. The hilt follows the pattern of a US Model 1840 cavalry saber but is of diminutive size. The three-branched guard is of cast brass. The pommel is crudely cast with a large casting flaw on the backside. The grip is of wood with a brass ferrule at the base and wrapped in brown leather with twisted brass wrap. No scabbard. CONDITION: Sword is in untouched and uncleaned condition with a dark gray blade, having a couple areas of surface rust and light pitting overall. Hilt has a mellow aged appearance and the grip is complete but the leather is dry. 4-57196 CW65 (2,000-2,500)"