Arms, Armor and Militaria Online

1.) Good. Blade shows gray mottling overall with pinpoint pitting. Guard is a brown patina. Hilt tarnished and the scabbard shows some flaked losses to the blue and flecked oxidation.

2.) Good. Blade has gray mottling overall and is bent downward. Hilt has tarnish to the grips and a brown patina dominating over the guard.

3.) Fair to Good. Condition is difficult to discern with the clouded plastic of the package, but the belt loop shows clear signs of mold forming overall.

4.) Excellent. Blade fully encased in grease and shows clean edges and a strong blue. Some loss of blue on the edges of the guard with scattered scratches over the pommel.

5.) Good. Blade is bright with a clean edge and some mottled gray patina forming. Suncorite finish flaking off the socket and ricasso but strong on the scabbard. Item shows scattered scratches overall.

The physical condition of lots in our auctions can vary due to age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and restoration/repair. All lots are sold "AS IS," in the condition they are in at the time of the auction, and we and the seller make no representation or warranty and assume no liability of any kind as to a lot's condition. Any reference to condition in a catalogue description or a condition report shall not amount to a full accounting of condition. Condition reports prepared by Freeman's staff are provided as a convenience and may be requested from the Department prior to bidding.

The absence of a posted condition report on the Freeman's website or in our catalogues should not be interpreted as commentary on an item's condition. Prospective buyers are responsible for inspecting a lot or sending their agent or conservator to inspect the lot on their behalf, and for ensuring that they have requested, received and understood any condition report provided by Freeman's.

Please email armsarmor@hindmanauctions.com for any additional information or questions you may have regarding this lot.