LOT OF 3: US INDIAN WARS M1872 CAVALRY SABER AND M1872 STAFF AND FIELD OFFICER SWORDS.

Lot consists of: (A) M1872 cavalry saber in standard configuration. Ricasso is marked "SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / SPRINGFIELD / MASS. U.S.A.". Blade features etched panels for about half its length with a gray patina and scattered blemishes. Mellow patina to guard with intact shagreen wrap and wire on grooved wood grip. The sword is complete with its scabbard that exhibits a chocolate patina. CONDITION: Good. (B) M1872 Staff and Field Officer's sword. Blade decorated for over half its length with etched foliate and patriotic motifs. Ricasso marked "THE / HENDERSON / AMES / Co / KALAMAZOO / MICH." on obverse. Blade exhibits patina with scattered freckling and blemishes. Hilt exhibits patina and blemishes. Simulated scaled grip with brass wire wrap. Complete with scabbard that exhibits plating loss and patina. CONDITION: Good. (C) M1872 Staff and Field officer's sword. Blade decorated for over half its length with etched foliate and patriotic motifs. Ricasso marked "AMES / MF. CO. / CHICOPEE / MASS." on obverse. Folding guard is engraved with presentation "Presented to / 1st Lieut John W. Marshall / by the Members of / D Company 23d Regt / N.G.S.NY / Oct 26th / 1874". Simulated scaled grip with brass wire wrap. The hilt exhibits a pleasing patina. Complete with scabbard that exhibits dark patina. CONDITION: Good.

Item Dimensions: Longest: 40"

Name

Value

Blade Length

(A) 34" (B) 28" (C) 29"

Overall Length

(A) 39" (B) 34 - 1/2" (C) 35"