December 10, 2019 Edged Weapon, Armor & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/10/2019
The Model 1798 saber was the first United States government contract sword and only 2,000 ordered and produced. They were used over a long period and very few survived, especially without being cut down. Starr worked in Middletown, Connecticut. The long slightly curved blade has a single narrow fuller on each side. The ricasso is stamped "N. Starr & Co." on the right side and "US / 1799" on the other. The iron Hussar stirrup hilt has a leather wrapped grip with twisted brass wire accents. CONDITION: Blade retains a grey patina with some areas of light scattered pitting, markings are excellent. Hilt retains a heavy brown patina. Grip excellent showing crazing to surface. An excellent example of a very rare American cavalry saber. DMG. PROVENANCE: From the Collection of George M. Rapport.