GUN SPRING 2018
The live portion of this session begins on Wednesday, March 21, 2018.
FINE CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION CAVALRY OFFICER'S SABER OF LT. MORTIMER HOPKINS, 3RD MICHIGAN CAVALRY.This sword has the most unusual presentation plate that runs a full 7" between sword mounts and is inscribed "TO / LIEUT / M.L. HOPKINS / QUARTERMASTER / 3RD MICH CAVALRY / FROM / TIMO EASTMAN / H. PENNOYER / J.W. HOPKINS.......". An amazing presentation listing 20 different presenters. Lt. Hopkins no doubt had a lot of friends. He enlisted September 7, 1861 at Grand Rapids and was commissioned October 21, 1861 and was mustered out June 1, 1862. Sword is a pattern 1840 cavalry officer's with engraved pommel and guard with patriotic shield on quillon. 35" blade has 22" etched patriotic American panels including motto "UNION AND VICTORY". SIZE: CONDITION: Very good overall. Leather grip is intact with triple wire wrap, still retaining orig protective washer. Blade overall is grey/bright with crisp etched panels. Scabbard body retains some orig brown finish, brass mounts and hilt, cleaned with traces of gilt in protected areas and overall a medium mustard patina. One screw is missing from throat mount. 52865-62 JS (2,000-3,000)