CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE NASHVILLE PLOW WORKS CAVALRY OFFICER’S SABER.

This is a fine example of a well marked and classic Confederate Officer’s saber. Cast into the bottom of the guard is a large “CSA” and “Nashville Plow Works” ribbon. Markings are very clear. Quite often the markings on this sword are poorly cast and not discernible. There are two variant hilts in this pattern, one being stippled and the other being un-stippled with a reversed “N” in Nashville. This sword is the latter variant. Brass surfaces to hilt, pommel, drag, backstrap, ring mounts and the throat are mostly smooth with mellow patina and numerous scattered blemishes. Iron scabbard body is solid with no dents. Chocolate patina with some pitting. This sword has all the classic Nashville features including a 1 - 1/4" wide and a chunky 3/8” thick blade at ricasso. Blade exhibits its typical long, shallow, unstopped fuller with gray patina and scattered areas of staining and light pitting. Grip is leather with finely twisted copper wire. Leather grip is mostly intact, though dry and exhibits crazing. About 1/3 of wire wrap is missing along with the protective washer. The original scabbard accompanying this sword is the classic brass mounted, lap seamed variant with “canoe shaped” brass throat. Carrying rings are quarter sized, bottom ring is brass, top ring is iron. The iron ring is probably replaced, where the brass ring's patina matches the other brass components and was probably contemporary to its time of use. CONDITION: Good.

Item Dimensions: L: 43"

Name

Value

Blade Length

34 - 1/4"

Overall Length

41"