3198 SCARCE CHARLES HAMMOND CONTRACT HEAVY CAVALRY

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 400.00 USD
Estimated at 800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
SABER INSCRIBED WITH SOLDIER NAME "W. GIBERSON". 36" blade, tall ricasso stamped "C. HAMMOND". For many years, this marking was thought to be Confederate, but Charles Hammond was a Philadelphia contractor. This scabbard appears to be from an Ames M-1840 with short collared throat, and "D" inspection stamped on top ring mount. "W. GIBERSON" is punch dot applied on bottom of hilt. William Giberson, 9th Delaware is possible owner. The 9th was a 100 day unit that guarded confederate prisoners of war at Fort Delaware, late 1864-1865. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: bill of sale from Coyle's auction, 1992. CONDITION: good overall. Blade is gray with scattered staining and pitting, maker's mark first initial is not discernible. Grip leather chipped and about 80% complete, twisted wire wrap is broken and reattached. Scabbard is sound and solid, cleaned and scratched by metal brush. (02-22479/JS). $800-1,200.