Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

November 19, 2022: Premier Americana - Day Three

Sat, Nov 19, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 2045

CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE MANUFACTURED "DOG RIVER" CAVALRY SABER AND SCABBARD

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
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CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE MANUFACTURED "DOG RIVER" CAVALRY SABER AND SCABBARD, curved blade with unstopped fuller that runs open to within 1" of the guard and 8" of the tip, thick leather washer appears original, brass hilt with three-branch guard, and leather-covered wood grip with single-strand brass wire wrap. Original steel-body scabbard with soldered seam along bottom, steel drag, brazed brass lipped throat and two brass ring mounts with iron rings. 1861-1865. 42 1/2" LOA, 34 1/2" blade.
Provenance: From the collection of Williston and Josephine Cofer, Alexandria, VA.
Heritage Auctions, 12/1/2007, lot 72262.

Condition

Fine overall condition, blade with smooth dark patina with just some scattered light pitting, hilt with small casting flaw to back of guard where branches converge, minor wear to leather.