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Lot 1064:Very Fine U.S. Justice Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry Saber with Scabb

May 20th, 2011|Rock Island, IL

Lot 1064:Very Fine U.S. Justice Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry Saber with Scabb

May 20th, 2011|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$900 - $1,500

Very Fine U.S. Justice Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry Saber with Scabbard and U.S. Civil War Scheble & Fisher Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry Saber with Scabbard

1) The Model 1840 saber has a curved double fuller blade, measuring 35 1/4 inches long, with a flat spine and "P.S. JUSTICE/ PHILADa" on the left ricasso. Brass hilt, with a two branch guard, helmet style pommel and wire and leather wrapped wood grip. Iron scabbard, with hanging rings and drag. 2) The saber has a curved double fuller blade, measuring 35 inches long, with a flat spine and "SHEBLE & FISHER/ PHILADa" on the left ricasso. The saber lacks Ordnance inspection marks and was possibly purchased by a State to arm volunteer units. Brass hilt, with a two branch guard, helmet style pommel and wire and leather wrapped wood grip. Iron scabbard, with hanging rings and drag.

Condition1) Very fine, with excellent blade, a dark patina forming on the brass, good mild wear on the grip, and dark color and spotting on the sheath. 2) Very good, with mild spotting and handling marks on the blade, a cleaned patina on the scabbard and light grip wear. The sheath shows areas of cold blue touch-up, with pitting and dents.

Details

TypeOther

ClassOther

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page185

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