December 10-13, 2024 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/10/2024
Overall length: 35 5/8 in. 4 1/4 in. L grip Blade: 31.25" Two fuller blade, 8 in. false edge, 1.5" wide, stamped “PRAHL” lengthwise at ricasso, brass stirrup hilt, carved ebony grip. Louis Prahl of Philadelphia produced light dragoon sabers for The Continental Army and later for Wayne's Legion. He also produced the five pattern sabers sent to contractors for the 1798 US sabers. All Prahl swords are rare and few examples are known of several patterns. The double-fullered blade would appear to be one of his earliest. CONDITION: very good to fine overall, blade has smooth gray iron patina, grip has several small chips & hairline cracks. (02-19212/JS). $2,000-3,000. PROVENANCE: purchased as lot 3405 at Poulin Auctions, 15 May 2023.