December 10-13, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/10/2024
The straight single-edged blade has a narrow partial fuller along the top on both sides. Right side stamped "N. STARR" near ricasso, just below fuller. Opposite side stamped "V / CW / US"; "CW" is the touchmark of US Arms Inspector Charles Williams, who inspected and inspected 520 of these arms on 14 AUG 1813, establishing it as one of the first produced of this pattern. Only 700 of these arms were delivered in 1813, the other 180 accepted by Henry Perkins on 2 JUN 1813. Standard iron hilt with counter guard on right side and stirrup knucklebow. Plain wood grip. Complete with its original japanned steel scabbard. CONDITION: Blade markings excellent, mostly polished with light pitting throughout, tip slightly rounded. Hilt tight to blade and retains a matching surface to that of the blade. Grip shows scattered bruising and marks from use. Scabbard shows a shallow dent on right side, towards tip and most of the black japanning remains.