April 5, 2024
1806 Virginia Manufactory Saber Civil War CONFEDERATE
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Horseman's Sword - Va Manufactory 2nd or 3rd Model Retooled and cut down for Confederate use. Manufactured at the facility known as Virginia Manufactory of Arms, Richmond 1806-1821. Bird's head pommel. Iron half-basket hilt with seven slots. Leather covered, wire wrapped handle. Originally, the blade was an extremly long 39 inches for the 2nd Model. It became 35 inches for the 3rd Model. A production of about 7500. Source: The Virginia Manufactory of Arms by Giles Cromwell, published by University Press of Virginia. At wartime the State of Virginia had 3675 First Second and Third Models that were slenderized and cut to fit standard scabbards. Source: A Photographic Supplement of Confederate Swords, William A. Albaugh III Broadfoot Publishing Wilmington NC. This is a wonderful piece of history that spans 3 major wars. It is in "relic" condition. Came from a Virginia estate. Blade is 34". No wire. Cracked wood. Regarded in all circles as a Confederate cavalry saber. More Pictures - Scroll DownI want to sell the item....you want to buy it. Ask me questions. I'm here to answer them before the auction closes. I have found that folks want to know the faults. Types of faults that may be irrelevant to some, but of utmost importance to others are why we detail them in photo and in the written description. Let me know if I overlooked
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