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FAMOUS N. STARR
M1812 CAVALRY SABER 

Presented is one of the famous N. Starr Calvary sabers made to the 1812 design of the William Rose contract which included scabbards. The Rose contract was modified on January 11, 1813. The principal difference of this modification is the greater curve of the blade, the large angle of the hilt, and the increased distance between the knuckle bow and the grip. These swords were primarily inspected by Henry H. Perkins, but also by Luther Sage and Oliver Allen.

 

This example with bird's head pommel, has a sharply curved 32 inch blade with clipped point. It is 1 3/8 inches wide at the hilt, and 37 inches overall. A 1/2 inch fuller runs 26 inches long. The marking on the ricasso are, even and distinct on four lines. US / P/ LS (Luther Sage) / N. Starr. There is no scabbard. The wood grip was originally covered in leather. The blade has an extremely sharp fighting edge.

 

CONDITION: The blade is very good to near excellent, but shows its age with small pitting and various shades of Grey from light to dark. The iron P-guard has a slot for a strap. The wooden grip was originally leather covered, and painted black at one time. There are a few small chips of wood missing at the rear of the handle, and the ferrule is slightly loose. The iron hilt has some minor pitting. There is no scabbard. The blade carries a very sharp edge fighting edge.

BRIEF HISTORY: Nathan Starr of Middletown, Connecticut began his sword business in 1798 by making cavalry sabers for enlisted men. He produced 2,000 swords marking them with "N. Starr & Co." on one side of the blade and "US - 1799" on the other. He and his son Nathan, Jr., made swords, sabers and cutlasses for the United States until 1818 and were the leading maker until 1830 until 1830 when the Ames Manufacturing Company of Chicopee, Mass started business. The three accounted for most of the swords produced in this country for many years. Ames continues in business today in a much reduced fashion.

 

This is a fine example of an early N. Starr Cavalry Saber 

Side with maker's marks

Side opposite

DIMENSIONS: Saber 37" long overall. 32" blade length              

Max width of blade 1 3/8"   Max thickness 1/4"

Fuller 1/2" W x 26 1/2" L      Weight 2 1/4 lbs  

Grip, knuckle guard &  tang screw on bird's head pommel

OUR UNCONDITIONAL GUARANTEE: If not completely satisfied with your purchase it may be returned, if without damage, within three days of receipt in its original packaging. Return items must be insured for their full value. A prior email authorization by us for the return is required. Unfortunately, shipping charges are not included in this offer and are non-refundable unless due to our error.

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