December 15, 2020 Edged Weapons, Armor & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/15/2020
Lot consists of (A) 1840 style import cavalry saber. Standard configuration. At ricasso sharp Schnitzler and Kirschbaum S&K and Solingen maker stamps, one of the big German suppliers to the U.S. in the Civil War and who actually had the first U.S. contracts for 1840 sabers. Iron scabbard with flat throat, bands, carrying rings, and drag in place. CONDITION: Very good. Scabbard is brown, slightly crusty in places but very good. Sword is very good with good edge and point, smooth metal, muted silver in tone with some gray and brown. Grip very good. (B) 1860 pattern light cavalry saber and scabbard. Standard configuration. Nicely marked with Ames scroll address and U.S. / G.K.C. / 1864 inspection and acceptance stamps. CONDITION: Very good. Blade is smooth metal, silver gray with gray and brown stains, but with good edge and point. Scabbard is brown, complete with throat, bands, rings, and drag in place. Grip wrap and wire in place. (C) Standard configuration Civil War US Navy cutlass. Called the 1860 pattern, now known to originate in 1861. CONDITION: Very good. Cup hilt intact and good. Grip wrap in place. Wire removed, as is usual, to prevent verdigris. Ames blade address is clear, but rubbed top and bottom. Crisp U.S.N. / D.R. / 1862 inspection and acceptance stamps. Blade smooth with good edge and point. Metal smooth, silver gray with darker gray spots and some thin brown. Blade pad in place. No scabbard. Very good representative examples of standard issue Civil War arms. SR
Item Dimensions: Largest 43"
Blade Length
(A) 35" (B) 34 - 1/2" (C) 26"
Overall Length
(A) 43" (B) 42" (C) 32"