US Cavalry Saber with Scabbard - Starr Contract of 1818

Description: This listing is for a US Cavalry Saber with Scabbard - Starr Contract of 1812-1813. From the original dealer with regard to this specific weapon: "Very fine curving blade, natural steel color with some thin scattered dark gray/ black patches. Should clean to near new. Blade shows virtually no wear. Crisp markings 'US/P/LS/N STARR' . Dark brown hilt of reverse "P" style. Still retains excellent dark brown leather grip. Minor surface crazing. Little edge wear. Excellent steel scabbard with most old black japanned surface (textured by underlying age). Not dented." From The American Sword 1775-1945 by Harold Peterson, pages 30-31:"On December 28, 1818, Decius Wadsworth, Colonel of Ordnance, signed a contract with Nathan Starr for 10,000 cavalry sabers. Since there was no cavalry in the Regular Army at that time, these sabers were all intended for arming the militia of the various states. The swords were completed and delivered between 1820 and 1822. Luther Sage inspected most of them, but Joseph Weatherhead and John Newbury inspected one parcel of 1,000 that was delivered in June 1821.The specimen specimen selected has a curved, single-edged blade with a clipped point and rudimentary false edge. There is a broad fuller running from a point near the hilt to within 6 inches of the tip, and this fuller is the characteristic by which this model is most quickly recognized. None of the other sabers made by Starr possess a broad one. The grips are wood covered with leather. There is an iron ferrule at the blade end of the grips, and there is a convex iron backstrap which surmounts the grips and covers the bird's head pommel. The knuckle-bow is iron. It is of the reverse "P" type and is pierced near the pommel for a sword knot. THe quillon terminates above the blade in a disc. All metal parts of the hilt were at one time japanned black. The scabbard is iron, japanned black, with two rings for suspension from belt slings. 37 inches overall, blade 32 inches by 1-1/4 inches wide at the hilt." Note: The stamping on the blade indicates:US = United StatesP = ProvedLS = Luther SageN. Starr = Nathan Starr Please look at the photos and judge the condition of the sword for yourself. The photos in the listing are of the item you will be receiving and are part of the description. If you need any additional photos please ask. My father was a lifelong collector of swords and flintlock pistols from the American Revolutionary War through the Civil War. He retained detailed files of where each item was purchased, and only bought from well-known dealers of high integrity. If you would like additional details on a specific item please let me know. At the time of his death, the collection remained with my mother. I am selling the collection on her behalf to provide additional funds for her retirement and in the hopes these phenomenal items may find homes with other collectors. Sincere offers will be considered. Having grown up with many of these weapons on display in our home, I am familiar with the history of them although I am not an expert on appraising edged weapons. Shipping is free in the United States. The package will require signature confirmation on receipt due to the dollar value of the item.

Price: 2000 USD

Location: Flower Mound, Texas

End Time: 2025-01-22T22:47:31.000Z

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