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Lot 438
[CIVIL WAR] DJ Millard 1862 Cavalry Sword
Estimate: $250 - $500
Sold for
$650
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 cavalry sword. Clayville, New York: D.J. Millard, 1862. Ricasso obverse stamped: "D J Millard / Clayville N.Y." Ricasso reverse stamped with inspector stamps: "US / W.E.H. / 1862". Blade 34 3/4 in. Overall 42 5/8 in.
M1860 Cavalry Sword complete in scabbard by the firm DJ Millard of Clayville, NY. The guard has a nice mellow patina and the blade is clean. The US Government contracted 10,000 cavalry swords from this firm, representing one of the smallest contracts. Along with the early war date of 1862, this makes one of the more desirable makers.
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
Wrap worn, wire replaced with hemp rope.
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