June 9-10, 2017 Premier Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/9/2017
Comprising: A) Brass Hilted Reverse-P Saber with Scabbard. Curved steel blade with two partial fullers, engraved on both side with flags and military motifs, as well as a panel, which reads "VIVA BRACA". Brass hilt with languettes and fluted ebony grip with wire wrap. Black leather scabbard with brass mounts. Good condition; blade shows heavy wear, some heavy pitting, and a grey patina overall. Scabbard very tight, showing some losses to surface, crazing, and missing drag. Hilt and scabbard mounts have scattered marks from use, some minor chipping on grip. B) French Cavalry Saber with Scabbard. Curved single fuller blade inscribed "NO ME SATUES SIN RAZON/NO ME ENGANES SIN HONOUR". Steel reverse-P hilt with languettes and leather covered grip with braided copper wire wrap. Steel scabbard. Good condition; blade shows some wear and scattered marks, light grey patina. Knuckle bow repaired, some pitting on guard. Grip probably redone. Scabbard has repainted black finish, pitted overall, missing rings. C) French Cavalry Saber, curved single fuller blade with blue and gilt engraved decoration on both sides. Steel hilt with languettes and leather covered wire wrapped grip. Steel scabbard. Fair condition; blade retains about 70% decoration. Hilt and scabbard have scattered areas of rust, one languette missing.
Blade Length
28 - 1/2", 34 - 1/8", 33"
Overall Length
33 - 1/2", 39 - 1/2", 39"