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A lot of three U.S. Model 1902 sabers for all officers -Select US Arms Type-
10 June 2013, 10:00 PDT
San FranciscoSold for US$327.60 inc. premium
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A lot of three U.S. Model 1902 sabers for all officers
Comprising: 1) Etched 30 inch blade with 19 inch panel inscribed: Walter D. McCord, retailed by: F.J. Heiberger/&/Son/Washington,/D.C.; nickeled hilt with Bakelite grip; nickeled two-ring scabbard. 2)Etched 30 inch blade manufactured by The Lilly-Ames/Co./Columbus, Ohio; nickeled hilt with Bakelite grip; nickeled scabbard stamped 34 on drag. 3) Etched blade of 30 inches, ricasso marked Toledo-Spain Stainless; nickeled hilt with Bakelite grip; standard scabbard inscribed: To: SSG William(Gunfighter) Galbreath/From: 2 PLt D Co. 1/2 ACR
Condition: 1) Blade with minor scratches from scabbard, minor pitting, and minor dark spots; hilt has several areas where nickel finish is worn off, exposing brass, grip fine; Scabbard having large dent and some minor dents, some rust, dark areas, and pitting evenly covering scabbard. 2) Blade with minor scattered, light pitting, mainly in etched panel; hilt knucklebow slightly bent, nickel with dull and green patina, with some nickel worn through, exposing brass, grip good with minor light scuffs. Scabbard retains most of nickel, having a minor dent and some steel exposed, areas of light pitting and many scratches. 3) Blade fine with very few minor scuffs near top of blade, otherwise bright; hilt retains all of dull nickel finish, grip is fine; scabbard excellent, with all of dull finish remaining, suspension rings incorrect replacements.
Condition: 1) Blade with minor scratches from scabbard, minor pitting, and minor dark spots; hilt has several areas where nickel finish is worn off, exposing brass, grip fine; Scabbard having large dent and some minor dents, some rust, dark areas, and pitting evenly covering scabbard. 2) Blade with minor scattered, light pitting, mainly in etched panel; hilt knucklebow slightly bent, nickel with dull and green patina, with some nickel worn through, exposing brass, grip good with minor light scuffs. Scabbard retains most of nickel, having a minor dent and some steel exposed, areas of light pitting and many scratches. 3) Blade fine with very few minor scuffs near top of blade, otherwise bright; hilt retains all of dull nickel finish, grip is fine; scabbard excellent, with all of dull finish remaining, suspension rings incorrect replacements.