Nathan Starr 1818 Contract Cavalry Saber with Scabbard

Description:

Nathan Starr 1818 Contract Cavalry Saber with Scabbard, c. early 19th century, leather-covered wooden grip with steel hilt, steel blade marked on ricasso US/P/JN/N.STARR/I, steel scabbard with throat and carrying rings, blade lg. 32 1/2, overall lg. 40 in.

Provenance: From the collection of the late Peter F. Frazier and M. Prudence Fleck.
Estimate $400-600

Overall in very good condition, some dark spots on blade.


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