Sale 1347
Estimate$300 – $500
1) Fair. Blade with some blue, showing wear and oxidation. Oxidized hilt, release button frozen. Scabbard and frog with moderate wear.
2) Good. Retains some blue with moderate wear and old grease which is retaining dirt and dust. Latch functional.
3) Fair. Relic condition and rusty with blade shortened about 4.25" and socket out of round.
4) Very good. Blade with scattered surface oxidation.
5) Fair. Blade rounded at the tip and rusty. Release button functional.
6) Fair. Blade cleaned and now oxidizing. Markings weak, some scattered pitting and discoloration. Release button functional. Scabbard with moderate wear.
7) Fair. Plated with an old coat of varnish and some old dried oil. Release button frozen. Likely modified for parade use. Scabbard mounts plated as well. Scabbard fair with moderate wear.
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Tim Carey
Associate Vice President, Head of Department, Arms, Armor and Militaria