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5 SWORDS.

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:450.00 USD Estimated At:900.00 - 1,300.00 USD
5 SWORDS.
1) M1913 CAVALRY SWORD. Overall length: 43 1/2". Blade length: 35 1/4". Commonly called a Patton saber, this sword exhibits a plain blade w/ single central fuller stamped at the ricasso, "US / 16693" on 1 side & "S (flaming bomb) A 1914" on the other. Sheet steel guard w/ steel grips checkered for ease of grip. Thumb depression on backstrap. Entire hilt is painted black. Green repainted, khaki webbing covered scabbard w/ black painted iron tip & throat. A leather strap is attached to the throat at the rings. CONDITION: blade has a light gray cleaned finish w/ some minor nicks to the edge. Hilt is a bit misshaped w/ 70% finish. Scabbard has a 2" hole in the khaki covering that has been painted over. 50% Finish remains on the throat & tip. (02-13296/BF). 2) M1872 CAVALRY SABER. Overall length: 41". Blade length: 34". Plain, narrow single fullered blade. Brass hilt w/ wire wrapped leather grip. Plated iron scabbard. CONDITION: blade has a medium gray mottled patina w/ minor pitting & reshaping at the tip. Hilt is a bit misshaped. Grip & wire are complete & show light wear. Scabbard is undamaged w/ 80% plating intact. (02-13299/BF). 3) M1872 MOUNTED ARTILLERY OFFICER'S SABER. Overall length: 37 1/2". Blade length: 32 1/8". Etched, single fullered blade. Etching covers 1/2 the blade w/ foliate & patriotic motifs. There is an etched mark at the ricasso that reads, "SHANNON MILLER & CRANE NEW YORK N-Y". Gilded brass hilt. Wire wrapped sharkskin grip. Gilded, brass mounted, plated steel scabbard. CONDITION: blade has a medium to dark gray mottled patina. Gilding on hilt is approx. 35%. Grip is complete & shows only the lightest wear. Scabbard has approx. 25% finish w/ 35% gilding remaining on the mounts. (02-13302/BF). 4) M1902 US OFFICER'S SABER. Overall length: 37 3/4". Blade length: 30 1/4". A Standard 1902 saber for all officers etched over 2/3 of its length w/ various military & foliate motifs including an unengraved panel. Ricasso has an etched mark that reads "TRADEMARK DEFENDER N.S. MEYER INC.". Plated hilt w/ composite grip. Plated steel scabbard. CONDITION: blade shows areas of original factory polish w/ a few very minor nicks to the edge. Hilt is a bit misshaped. Grip shows light wear. Scabbard shows very light wear w/ a few deeper scratches. (02-13303/BF). 5) EUROPEAN SHORT SWORD. Overall length: 31". Blade length: 25". Plain, flat blade stamped at the ricasso w/ a partially legible mark that reads "( )K&C SOLINGEN ( )" & "541". Brass guard decorated w/ foliate motifs & a grotesque horned mask. Pommel depicts Athena in helmet. Wood grip. CONDITION: blade has a dark oxidized finish. Hilt is loose. Brass has a dark patina. Grip shows light wear. (02-13304/BF). $900-1,300.
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