December 13-15, 2022 Collectible Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/14/2022
Considered as a secondary weapon to the infantryman's rifle, this hanger was used from the late 18th-early 19th century. The lot consists of 2 British Pattern 1751 Infantry Short Swords which are both militia marked. (A) Standard 1751 pattern configuration with slightly curved, single edged blade with narrow fuller. Samuel Harvey running dog runs parallel to the fuller. Classic heart shaped guard with militia mark "(M) HUNTINGDON / 1/43". Teardrop quillon with 3-band knucklebow. Spiraled and center swelled brass grip with ball pommel and urn-shaped finial. CONDITION: Blade exhibits scattered freckling with crisp markings. Scattered areas of delamination. Brass hilt exhibits a pleasant patina with scattered dark spots. (B) Another example of a 1751 pattern Infantry Officer's short sword in standard P1751 configuration. Samuel Harvey running dog runs parallel to the fuller stamped just above obverse ricasso. Heart shaped guard is militia marked "(M) BEDFORD / 4". Teardrop quillon with 3-band knucklebow. Spiraled and center swelled brass grip with ball pommel and urn-shaped finial. CONDITION: Blade exhibits scattered freckling with crisp markings. Scattered areas of delamination. Brass hilt exhibits a pleasant patina with scattered dark spots. A nice group of early hangers.
Blade Length
(A) 25" (B) 24 - 1/2"
Overall Length
(A) 31" (B) 30 - 1/4"