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Lot 435
[CIVIL WAR] D.J. Millard US C.E.W. 1862 Sword
Estimate: $250 - $500
Sold for
$750
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $300 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
M1860 light cavalry saber. Clayville, New York: D.J. Millard, 1862. Ricasso obverse stamped: "D J Millard / Clayville N.Y." Ricasso reverse stamped with the inspector stamps of Charles E. Wilson: "US / C.E.W. / 1862". Blade 34 3/4 in. Overall 42 in.
Complete in scabbard, a fine example of the M1860 Light Cavalry Saber under the contract of D.J. Millard of Clayville, New York. This model was much lighter than the M1840 'Wristbreaker'. This contract was for 10,000 swords, one of the smallest contracts the government made.
Note: This lot cannot be packaged and shipped in-house. Successful bidders winning items marked as being packaged and shipped by a third-party service are responsible for paying the third party directly. We are happy to offer complimentary drop-off service to local third-party packing/shipping companies in Columbus, Ohio.
[Civil War, Union, Confederate] [Swords, Knives, Bowie Knives, Knife, Blades]
Condition
Blade clean, leather & wire complete
Available payment options
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