Gun Collectors Dream Auction #79 Weapons of War
Lot 88:
Sold for: $475
Description
An English Model 1796 Light Cavalry Trooper’s Saber, manufactured by Osborn. This military saber features a curved steel blade, a brass stirrup guard and pommel, and a ribbed black grip, likely crafted from leather or horn. The blade is visibly marked “Osborn” in script along the spine near the hilt.
Condition report:
The steel blade exhibits significant dark patination, surface rust, and pitting throughout, consistent with age and use. The brass hilt shows appropriate tarnishing but appears structurally sound. The ribbed grip remains intact. Overall condition is fair, commensurate with age and military service, with notable surface degradation to the blade.
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