US M1833 DRAGOON SABER WITH NORTH CAROLINA
MARKINGS.This US M1833 dragoon saber is considered a secondary Confederate weapon. It measures 39 3/4" overall with a 34" quill back blade that retains the slight remnants of its original etched markings. Brass 2 branch hilt with a dropped disk quillon that is stamped "WS", the inspector and "N C", for North Carolina. There is a steel spanner nut atop the stepped pommel. Wood grip with no leather and there is no scabbard. CONDITION: blade has a mottled gray patina with pitting and oxidation. Etched markings are barely partially visible. Hilt shows wear with a pleasing patina. The grip is has no remaining leather. (02-27594/BF). $1000-1500.
MARKINGS.This US M1833 dragoon saber is considered a secondary Confederate weapon. It measures 39 3/4" overall with a 34" quill back blade that retains the slight remnants of its original etched markings. Brass 2 branch hilt with a dropped disk quillon that is stamped "WS", the inspector and "N C", for North Carolina. There is a steel spanner nut atop the stepped pommel. Wood grip with no leather and there is no scabbard. CONDITION: blade has a mottled gray patina with pitting and oxidation. Etched markings are barely partially visible. Hilt shows wear with a pleasing patina. The grip is has no remaining leather. (02-27594/BF). $1000-1500.
