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CIRCA 1835 MILITIA OFFICER'S PISTOL GRIP SWORD.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
CIRCA 1835 MILITIA OFFICER'S PISTOL GRIP SWORD.
Overall length: 34 7/8". Blade length: 29". Blade has a raised medial ridge and is etched over the first 14 1/2" with various foliate & patriotic motifs. Plated brass hilt with a simple crossguard terminated with an acorn on each end. There is a scallop shell languet on both sides. Chain guard with pistol grip pommel and 3 engraved stars on the backstrap. Carved certifiably antique ivory grip. Plated brass scabbard with a raised medial ridge. CONDITION: blade has a light gray patina with somewhat light etching. Hilt shows light wear overall with a couple tight age cracks to the grip. Scabbard shows light wear with no notable damage. (02-20053/BF). $800-1,200.