Confederate Light Artillery Saber Sword Old Salty Example Civil War Antique
A nice original example of a Confederate made saber. A French Napoleonic war style, this type of saber was made for Horse Drawn Artillery Units. A hearty 37" long, withand overly curved 31 1/2" blade, with an almost crude and minimal brass guard embellished by one pinstripe. Note the crazy over done curve. Unmarked, - no inspectors marks either, and fuller is unstopped.
Handle retains original leather wrap. Wire is missing, but a small piece of double strand remains. Guard is slightly loose - it will disjoint. Sword has original old patina. One old nick on the cutting strike. The blade is solid, no cracks, no red rust or pitting, browned from age. Found in a New England outdoor antique market. Good honest piece, typical small shop construction and details. Priced to sell- I think you will like this one. Not to be mistaken with the later 1872 US Army Regulation Sabers that are similar in look, less curved than this one- but the 1872 issues are far better made, and marked. The Confederate shops copied the popular French styles, not only in swords, but nearly every aspect of uniforms.This is a very unique and rare type of field service blade. I like the stuff that has a story to tell if it could. The item "Confederate Light Artillery Saber Sword Old Salty Example Civil War Antique" is in sale since Friday, December 09, 2016. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\Civil War (1861-65)\Original Period Items\Edged Weapons". The seller is "artscooter" and is located in Exeter, New Hampshire.
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