Sabre ?

Rick · 28th May 2012, 06:15 PM

More than you ever wanted to know .

http://springfieldarsenal.files.word...esentation.pdf

Dmitry · 29th May 2012, 03:12 AM

Nice!
It's a $3000 sword.

M ELEY · 29th May 2012, 04:28 PM

$35...$3000...not too much of a difference-

Jim McDougall · 29th May 2012, 04:54 PM

Thank you Rick for posting the Cromwell work on this !!! I had no idea it was online and was wishing I had my copy here in the bookmobile.

While I very much agree with the potential retail price range on the sword I deferred placing specific value here as we prefer not to discuss these in this venue. I would caution readers that the opinions on value expressed do not constitute an appraisal or valuation for use in any type transaction or legal matter.

I cannot resist saying again what a magnificent sabre this is, and would really like to see more discussion and hopefully more examples entered here!!!

Rick · 30th May 2012, 06:07 PM

Hi Jim, I'm glad you found that link useful .

I'm starting to think that unaltered examples of this particular sword must be pretty darn scarce .

Dmitry · 31st May 2012, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick

I'm starting to think that unaltered examples of this particular sword must be pretty darn scarce .

Indeed.
Most of the extant examples were Confederate-altered, some rescabarded. My estimate of $3000 is the low end. I wouldn't be surprised at an auction price of $5000 for this sword. It does, however, require a very careful conservation of the metal surfaces and the leather on the grip. It's something that I love to do. Conserving a sword in this state is sort of a zen experience.

Rick · 31st May 2012, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dmitry

Indeed.
Most of the extant examples were Confederate-altered, some rescabarded. My estimate of $3000 is the low end. I wouldn't be surprised at an auction price of $5000 for this sword. It does, however, require a very careful conservation of the metal surfaces and the leather on the grip. It's something that I love to do. Conserving a sword in this state is sort of a zen experience.

This is exactly why I told the owner not to mess with it .
I would hesitate to mess with it myself .

Dmitry, I think the scabbard needs to visit a good autobody shop .

The area around the drag is pretty dicey .

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28th May 2012, 06:15 PM	#1
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,339	More than you ever wanted to know . http://springfieldarsenal.files.word...esentation.pdf

29th May 2012, 03:12 AM	#2
Dmitry Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 607	Nice! It's a $3000 sword.

29th May 2012, 04:28 PM	#3
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,167	$35...$3000...not too much of a difference-

29th May 2012, 04:54 PM	#4
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,298	Thank you Rick for posting the Cromwell work on this !!! I had no idea it was online and was wishing I had my copy here in the bookmobile. While I very much agree with the potential retail price range on the sword I deferred placing specific value here as we prefer not to discuss these in this venue. I would caution readers that the opinions on value expressed do not constitute an appraisal or valuation for use in any type transaction or legal matter. I cannot resist saying again what a magnificent sabre this is, and would really like to see more discussion and hopefully more examples entered here!!!

30th May 2012, 06:07 PM	#5
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,339	Hi Jim, I'm glad you found that link useful . I'm starting to think that unaltered examples of this particular sword must be pretty darn scarce .