warpath Posted November 6, 2015 Share #1 Posted November 6, 2015 Revolutionary War JAMES POTTER Horseman's Sabre Revolutionary War JAMES POTTER Horseman's Sabre of over 41 inches long overall...No sheath (only 3 known have a sheath)...If you know swords, you know what a "Potter" is, this is one! "This pattern of light dragoon saber is the most famous, and collectible, of all Revolutionary War enlisted swords. Copied from British light horse examples, it was produced in the Maiden Lane workshops of New York cutler James Potter and is the only maker-marked,American-made saber of standard pattern with indisputable, documented usage by both sides during the War for Independence" James Kochen The sword is in very fine condition retaining its original wire grip wrap and an old thin layer of black painted finish applied several generations ago by a member of the family whose ancestor carried it in the war...Easily cleaned, but I'll leave it untouched as found..." Thanks for looking. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpath Posted November 6, 2015 Author Share #2 Posted November 6, 2015 Potter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpath Posted November 6, 2015 Author Share #3 Posted November 6, 2015 Guard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spathologist Posted November 8, 2015 Share #4 Posted November 8, 2015 Very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundance Posted November 8, 2015 Share #5 Posted November 8, 2015 It sure would be nice to have one of those. They're all beautiful regardless of their condition (short of being a real wreck). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SARGE Posted November 8, 2015 Share #6 Posted November 8, 2015 That is one rare bird Ed. Thanks for showing it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpath Posted November 8, 2015 Author Share #7 Posted November 8, 2015 You should see the other one! If you've never seen one firsthand it's surprising how large these swords are. Cavalrymen were not large men and it would take some serious strength to wield one of these effectively. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brig Posted November 8, 2015 Share #8 Posted November 8, 2015 We don't see much Revolutionary War stuff here...fantastic! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1SG_1st_Cav Posted November 9, 2015 Share #9 Posted November 9, 2015 I never saw one like that before. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piper Cub Posted November 9, 2015 Share #10 Posted November 9, 2015 Wow, probably not many of those that have survived this long without being destroyed by post military use! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpath Posted January 9, 2016 Author Share #11 Posted January 9, 2016 There's a Potter sword with sheath on auction today at R&R Auctions online. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam Posted June 20, 2016 Share #12 Posted June 20, 2016 I saw a similar sword to that sword recently at the SOS show. Very nice sword. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpath Posted June 20, 2016 Author Share #13 Posted June 20, 2016 That sword was on my table. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwki Posted August 14, 2016 Share #14 Posted August 14, 2016 Wow What an amazing piece Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpath Posted August 14, 2016 Author Share #15 Posted August 14, 2016 You should see the other one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warpath Posted October 2, 2016 Author Share #16 Posted October 2, 2016 I'll have this Potter sword at the MAX Show this Thursday if anyone would like to see it. Ed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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