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US Model 1911 Saber - Only 79 Made
Estimate: $3,000-$5,000
Sold
$3,750
Live Auction
Arms, Armor and Militaria
Location
Cincinnati
Description
US Model 1911 Saber - Only 79 Made
31.5" slightly curved single edged blade with a 26" stopped median fuller. Blade 1" wide at ricasso. Overall length 37.75". 6.5" hilt blacked sheet iron basket guard pierced with five oddly shaped holes and flat knuckle bow. Checkered iron backstrap with thumb rest, grooved wood grip with palm swell covered in shagreen with 17 wraps of twisted wire. Obverse ricasso marked US over the serial number 124. Reverse ricasso marked SA/1911. Includes the correct pattern canvas covered wooden scabbard with blackened steel mounts.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Condition
Very good to fine. Blade mostly bright with much of the original polish intact, showing scattered freckles of oxidation and discoloration as well as some old dried oil or grease. Guard with dings and dents and some minor bends. Hilt moderately oxidized with some discoloration and finish loss. Grip with some wear to the cover, wire intact and tight. Quillon bent, oval throat washer may be an old replacement. Scabbard with moderate wear and some surface oxidation and light surface rust on the mounts.