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U.S. Model 1818 Cavalry Saber,
U.S. Model 1818 Cavalry Saber,
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Description
U.S. Model 1818 Cavalry Saber,
Nathan Starr, Middletown, Connecticut, 1821.
Iron hilt, the counter-guard with down turned quillon, reverse 'P' knuckle bow dated '1821' connecting to a dove's head pommel with back strap, black leather covered wood grip; curved single-edge blade with false edge at the clipped tip, single wide fuller, stamped on the ricasso 'US/P/JN/N.STAR[R].'
Blade lg. 32, overall lg. 37 in.
Footnotes:
Note
The U.S. Ordnance Department contracted with Nathan Starr on December 28, 1818, to produce 10,000 cavalry sabers at the cost of $5.00 each.
Condition
Hilt toned to deep brown, leather grip wrapping is complete but has some alligatoring; blade is toned to mottled gray, markings are strong.
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U.S. Model 1818 Cavalry Saber,

Estimate $400 - $600
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Starting Price $300
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