Good condition, militia horseman’s battle saber is an original contract of 1818 piece made by the firm of Nathan Starr of Middletown, Connecticut. Some 10,600 sabers were contracted to Nathan Starr by the US Ordnance Dept. in Dec 1818 for use by the militia cavalry in the various states.

Delivered between 1820 and 1822, this Federal-era Starr saber blade measures 32” long and has a 26” long wide unstopped fuller. The clipped-point steel blade has been cleaned and exhibits a pleasing dull sheen overall. Blade exhibits light pitting overall with salt and pepper coloration. No heavy rust. One small nick on the blade edge. Obverse ricasso is stamped “US / P (proved) / JW / N.STARR”. No original washer or pad. The reverse “P” type iron hilt is tight to the tang. Grips have a ribbed wood handle covered with black leather with an iron ferrule at the guard. Black leather wrap is in good condition, dry and cracked. Wood handle which resembles a bird’s head shape, shows a few areas of missing wrap adjacent to the pommel.

Iron scabbard has the original japanned black that exhibits moderate pitting overall. Has two suspension rings mounted to the top edge of the scabbard. Drag has the narrow slipper still tightly on the tip. Drag area, with no maker markings, has heavy pitting and one small perforation. Throat is missing.

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