3076 CONFEDERATE CONVERSION OF DRAGOON SWORD BY

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This item SOLD at 2020 Dec 13 @ 12:20UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 1,500.00 USD
Estimated at 3,000.00 - 4,000.00 USD
DOUGLAS, COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA. 32" Quill back blade "UNITED STATES DRAGOONS" & no other discernable markings. Ames mfg. marks have been removed, as has date. The sword was re-hilted during its time of use utilizing B. Douglas pommel & grip. Sword retains a tied sword knot. CONDITION: very good overall. Blade is overall gray w/ scattered staining & pitting. "UNITED STATES DRAGOONS" is well discerned. Scabbard retains most of an old black paint. Brass hilt & pommel have a matching olive patina. Grip leather dry & chipped. PROVENANCE: ex Donald A. Armstrong collection, Atlanta, GA of Dragoon sabers. (02-14597/JS). $3,000-4,000.