November 15 & 16, 2022 Extraordinary Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/15/2022
Lot consists of: (A) Jacob Gminder M1872 cavalry saber. This example is in the standard configuration with curved, single false edged blade, with single fuller, and no ricasso. The guard is the standard 3-branch cavalry guard and is devoid of decoration. Pommel is also plain. Leather and cloth portepee is attached to the knucklebow. Grip is of wood with leather wrap and twisted brass wire that fits neatly into the grooves. CONDITION: The blade exhibits a gray patina with areas of pitting and spotting. Guard exhibits a dull patina with scattered spotting. Grip exhibits heavy leather loss with tight brass wire and wood with scattered blemishes. Overall good. (B) M1872 cavalry saber in the standard configuration with curved, single false edged blade, with single fuller, and no ricasso. Blade is nicked and nicely decorated with patriotic and floral motifs. marked "GERMANY" on the ricasso. The guard is the standard 3-branch cavalry guard, decorated with cast laurel leaves, and the interior of the counterguard is cast with an American eagle while the outside of the guard is decorated with a burst of sun rays radiating outward. The grip is wood, spiraled and wrapped with leather, with twisted brass wire neatly accommodated into the grooves. The brass hilt features a pommel cap with patriotic and floral motifs. The saber is complete with its steel scabbard which is nickeled. The upper and middle mount are each decorated with laurel leaves, while the drag is adorned with a flower and stippling. CONDITION: Blade remains bright with areas of nickel loss and chipping. Guard is significantly bent. Grip exhibits leather loss with slightly loose wire. Scabbard exhibits nickel loss with areas of rust, especially towards the drag. Overall good.
Blade Length
(A) 33 - 3/4" (B) 32"
Overall Length
39 - 1/2" (B) 37 - 1/4"
Paperwork
(A) Information Folder