Spathologist Posted May 28, 2020 Share #1 Posted May 28, 2020 https://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/83735000_starr-model-1798-light-dragoon-saber-and-scabbard This just sold under Morphy's hammer for $3500 plus premiums, which kinda surprised me. It does have most of a scabbard, which are very rare even compared to the sabers, but I thought the problems with the saber would balance it out. It's missing the tip of the blade, the edge is notched up pretty good, and it's been re-hilted. That peen is not original. Maybe the saber will reappear in the near future without the scabbard.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SARGE Posted May 28, 2020 Share #2 Posted May 28, 2020 You are right that it is a pretty rough Starr. It only takes two guys to drive up the hammer price in an auction. Pretty expensive for a dealer. My guess is there were two guys who both needed a place holder. As you say, when they find a better one this one will probably re-appear in some new guise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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