December 17, 2026 The Estate Of Whitefoord Cole II: Firearms & Militaria
The live portion of this session begins on Thursday, December 17, 2026.
Lot #1211:
U.S. MODEL 1798 INDIAN MODIFIED SABER BY NATHAN STARR, DATED 1799.
Possibly used by an Indian, Frontiersman, or Long Hunter. Slightly curved blade shortened to 19 - 3/4" during period of use, deep narrow fuller on each side. Right side of the ricasso is stamped "N. Starr & Co.", left side stamped "US/1799". Iron stirrup hilt with forward facing quillon, iron pommel cap with integral backstrap. Wooden grip was re-wrapped during period of use with hide, iron wire, and scattered iron tacks. PROVENANCE: Ex. Bill Guthman, Stan Smullen, Steve Hench. CONDITION: As found and uncleaned. Blade retains a grey patina, markings very good. Some nicks to edge from use. Hilt retains a dark brown patina, as do the tacks and wire wrap. Leather very good, showing age but no damage.