US MODEL 1860 CAVALRY SABER & SCABBARD, by "HENRY BOKER", ca. 1860

Description: A FINE & SCARCE AMERICAN CIVIL WAR PERIOD IMPORT-TYPE US MODEL 1860 CAVALRY SABER & SCABBARD, by "HENRY BOKER", ca. 1860 (Ex. SENATOR JACK FITZPATRICK): In overall fine untouched condition. Regulation, 34 5/8", saber-form, double fuller blade with slightly curved edge. Marked, at its base with a "HENRY BOKER/SOLINGEN" maker's marking—for the noted Civil War Era German sword-cutler Henry Boker of Solingen, Germany, who worked 18-18; and was the only known Foreign Exporter/Importer of US Model 1860 Swords. Regulation Pattern, Brass hilt with triple-bar hand guard and a very good untouched mustard age-patina. Also, marked with Four (4) Soldier-Applied "Kill/Battle Notches", indicating likely combat use. Original Nickled (75%) iron scabbard with its two original suspension-rings and a flared drag. In fine untouched condition with its original cutting-edge, smooth and lightly toned, steel-gray surfaces with 85% polish and clear markings: some staining at the tip. Fine hilt with an untouched mustard-toned patina. Dark-colored, spiral-cut, wooden grip with scattered abrasions, expected scuffs, minor losses of its leather wrap and is complete with its original braided brass grip-wire. Fine scabbard with untouched, lightly oxidized, steel surfaces and expected signs of use. A very nice example of an American “Import-type” US Model 1860 Civil War Cavalry Saber, by "Boker", ca. 1860. (For additional information, please see H. L. Peterson's: "The American Sword 1775-1945”.***From the Estate of Senator Jack Fitzpatrick (Mass.) 1923-2011 and likely a family used American Civil War Sword.www.ambroseantiques.com

Price: 1775 USD

Location: Monroe, Connecticut

End Time: 2024-03-23T18:54:27.000Z

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