GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
FINE CONFEDERATE STATES ARMORY ENLISTED CAVALRY SABER WITH MATCHING ASSEMBLY NUMBERS.Classic Confederate cavalry saber with 35-1/2" un-fullered blade made by Louis Froelich at his Confederate States Armory factory, Kenansville, NC. Hilt and scabbard throat are both numbered "XLIIII". Froelich was among the largest producers of edged weapons for the Confederacy. Excellent information can be found on this manufacturer in the text by McAden & Fonvielle... Louis Froelich: Arms Maker to the Confederacy. SIZE: PROVENANCE: The Confederate and Civil War estate collection of Fred Donaldson. CONDITION: Very good overall. Blade is grey with scattered staining and small areas of pitting. Scabbard is sound with dark iron patina. Brass mounts and hilt have matching dark mustard patina. Grip has been professional re-wrapped. 52438-1 JS (3,000-4,000)