Antique US Saber

[1stMate Matt]

This is an early American saber made by Nathan Starr of Connecticut. He and his son Nathan Jr were the leading sword makers in America until 1830 when they stopped making swords and gave up the US military contract to Ames. They made roughly 2000 swords of this and later styles.

This is one of the more early swords by them. They started making swords in 1798. The later swords have more pronounced curves in the blades.

One reference says that they were the first production sword company in America. Making this and other swords by them a true part of US history and well worth sharing with you all.

The sword has seen some improper 'cleaning' but is still quite sturdy. Not sure how long it will be in our hands but we wanted to share.

Blade length is 33.75"

POB is 8.25" from hilt

Small fuller up the spine that ends 6.75" from the tip

fuller width is about .25"

blade width at shoulder 1.5"

blade width just before point 1.25"

distal taper is from 1/4" - 1/8"

It has a slight false edge and the point is rounded about the same as a quarter

The hilt looks to me to be iron as it looks much like old wrought. The handle is wood and spiral fluted with leather over. There is 2 small pieces of brass wire at the top of the hilt making it obvious that the flutes once had brass wire inlayed.

Here you can see the top of th end cap is brazed on with brass.

[wes1761]

Boy oh boy if that thing could talk....

[Cannibal Chrispy]

Very cool! Thanks for sharing Matt!

[Gunpowder Gertie]

That is very cool Matt!

[captscurvy_nc]

Awesome pics and thank you for sharing.

[peglegstrick]

Love the style of it! The wrought Iron work of early America is a thing of beauty.