GUN SPRING 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, April 11, 2017.
LOT OF THREE FINE CIVIL WAR CAVALRY SABERS.1) Extremely fine Horstmann cavalry officers saber, decorated gold plated hilt, black sharkskin grip with deluxe finely twisted gilted wire wrap. Sword retains its orig red felt washer and the blade exhibits full firm mark "W H HORSTMAN / & SONS / PHILADELPHIA". 16" etched panels have finely detailed patriotic motifs including panoplies of arms. Sword is accompanied by its orig wood lined iron scabbard. 2) Ames 1850 dated heavy cavalry saber with matching inspector marks on pommel, blade and scabbard. About as fine as this is found with complete grip, orig washer, bright blade and scabbard. 3) Ames 1864 dated light cavalry saber in fine matching condition to other two swords. This is as fine a grouping as you will find of three really beautiful classic Civil War cavalry sabers. SIZE: CONDITION: 1) Fine overall. 32" blade is overall bright, retaining most of its orig frost and luster, light staining and some lamination peeling of thin plate. Grip complete, tight. Gilting is 90%+ intact, scabbard sound and solid with old cleaning, light staining and pitting. 2) 35-1/2" blade is white/grey with light staining, crisply marked on ricasso "AMES MFG CO / CABOTVILLE / 1850" and "US / ADK". Grip is sound, solid and complete with scuffing and chipping at high points and twisted brass wire is tight. Brass has light mustard patina. 3) 34-3/4" blade retains much of its orig polish, marked on ricasso "AMES MFG CO / CHICOPEE / MASS" and "US / AHK / 1864". Grip is complete with chipping in leather finish, complete with tight, twisted brass wire. Scabbard is sound and solid with old polish, wear at drag and one small dent. 51687-11 JS (3,000-5,000)