February 24-26th 2017 Premier Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/25/2017
Unmarked diminutive brass urn pommel. Brass stirrup single loop guard on right side and flat-sided quillon. The initials of the owner “A M” is engraved in script on the outside of the knuckle bow. Plain cherry grip is tapered at both ends with small brass ferrule at front. The slightly curved Spanish blade has three fullers near the spine and is blued to the point of percussion. Hilt: 5-7/8”. Total: 40-1/4”.Copy of "American Silver-Hilted Revolutionary and Early Federal Swords by Daniel Hartzler", featuring this sword will be included. Sword is featured on page 267, figure 242. Excellent condition, blade retains 70-75% blue finish and polish with some areas of dark patina and very light pitting. Hilt excellent with mellow patina and some scattered light spots and marks. Grip very good with a few scuffs, dents and a horizontal age crack.