AUCTION 43: ANTIQUE ARMS AND ARMOR

A JAPANESE PATTERN 1886 CAVALRY TROOPER'S SWORD & SCABBARD

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Start price: $300

Estimated price: $500 - $700

Buyer's premium:

An M1886 cavalry troopers sword with a single-hanger scabbard. The hilt is iron and wood and has a guard with a thick knuckle bow and a "cross-hatched" back strap. The wooden bottom portion of the hilt is also "cross-hatched" for better grip. The original locking mechanism and hilt screws are complete. The machined single-edged blade is slightly curved and has long fullers on both of its sides. The blade is tamped with a S/N "". The blade is in clean condition. Single hanger and drag with a matching serial number.

L: 34 5/8 in., (88 cm.)

Condition: Very good for the age. Minor signs of wear.