U.S. MODEL 1798 INDIAN MODIFIED SABER BY NATHAN STARR, DATED 1799.

U.S. MODEL 1798 INDIAN MODIFIED SABER BY NATHAN STARR, DATED 1799. Possibly used by an Indian, Frontiersman, or Long Hunter. Slightly curved blade shortened to 19 - 3/4" during period of use, deep narrow fuller on each side. Right side of the ricasso is stamped "N. Starr & Co.", left side stamped "US/1799". Iron stirrup hilt with forward facing quillon, iron pommel cap with integral backstrap. Wooden grip was re-wrapped during period of use with hide, iron wire, and scattered iron tacks. PROVENANCE: Ex. Bill Guthman, Stan Smullen, Steve Hench. CONDITION: As found and uncleaned. Blade retains a grey patina, markings very good. Some nicks to edge from use. Hilt retains a dark brown patina, as do the tacks and wire wrap. Leather very good, showing age but no damage. Name Value Blade Length 19 - 3/4" Overall Length 25 - 3/4", Name, Value, Blade Length, 19 - 3/4", Overall Length, 25 - 3/4"

Estimate:$2,000

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