FINE CLASSIC CONFEDERATE CAVALRY SABER.

36" unstopped fuller blade. Classic "Dog River" Confederate saber known now made by Louis Haiman & Brother in Columbus, Georgia who the largest Confederate maker of sabers. Haiman scabbards are unique and feature lead soldered lap seamed body, soldered heavy brass ring mounts, soldered iron blade drag, and soldered iron flange throat. Haiman blades have distinct blacksmith weld of iron tang to hardened steel blade which is a visible "fault" at ricasso, very prominent on this example. This saber is a beautiful "as found" survivor and is among the best condition you can find, as most saw very hard use and a vast majority are poor to fair at best. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: paid invoice David Condon, 8-4-1992. CONDITION: fine overall, sound & tight, smooth gray, uncleaned blade, very good tarred oil cloth covered handle with few small chips, tightly wrapped single iron wire wrap, dark reddish copper patina to hilt. Scabbard is very good & complete with iron flange at throat which is missing on majority of survivors, body is cleaned with pitting with few small dents, brass mounts cleaned and toned, attached sword rings are replaced. PROVENANCE: Dave Berenson estate collection 1992. (02-27305/JS). NON-GUN. $2,500-3,500.