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1025 - EXTREMELY RARE & ORIGINAL "POTTER" REVOLUTIONARY WAR HORSEMANS SABRE.
We're very pleased to be offering one of the rarest and most desirable items we have ever had the pleasure to find, an original Revolutionary War "Potter" Horseman's Sabre, one of only three known to exist with its complete leather scabbard. You can look at all the books and talk to all the collectors and so-called "experts" about Rev War edged weapons, but there is only one bonafide Rev- War sabre that we know was ordered by the Continental Congress and recorded as being there, and that is "The Potter". The Potter Horsemans Sabre is THE "Blue Chip" Revolutionary War Edged Weapon, much the same as Ames Swords are to the Civil War and Colt Single Actions are to the Western enthusiast. This may well be a once in a lifetime opportunity to own such a historic, museum quality item from the Revolutionary War. I was fortunate to have purchased this item from the late William Guthman through a mutual friend. Bill was best known nationally for his work on PBS's Antiques Roadshow, and this was one of many items featured on a TV program that highlighted some of Bill's collection last year. It was prized by Bill as it is by me, but I can't afford to keep everything I'd like to. If you would like the opportunity to own one of the best pieces of early American Weaponry ever offered, this may be the only one you'll get. All three complete Potters are very similar in condition and all three are impressive with massive 35" long blades that are nearly 2" wide. The grip is 6 1/2" long!!! I have placed a Colt 5" Pocket revolver next to the sabre to help scale the size of the massive sabre. Several Potters were reproduced to scale and featured in the movie "The Patriot" starring Mel Gibson. Call for details.

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med1 - SPECTACULAR, INSCRIBED AMES 1833 MEDICAL STAFF OFFICERS SWORD OF ARMY SURGEON, COL. ADAM L. McLAREN.
This is certainly the finest, and earliest Ames MSO sword in existance. It is inscribed to McLaren, who served in most conflicts from 1833 to the Indian Wars becoming the longest serving doctor in the U.S. Army. He served on Winfield Scotts Medical Staff in the Mexican War and was appointed in-charge of the field hospital at Castle Perote. He served out west in the Indian Wars, and was appointed President of the Medical Review Board during the Civil War, setting medical policy throughout. The condition is breathtaking, retaining virtually 100% of the brightest original Gold Gilt ever seen on a sword of its vintage. The blade is excellent. Together with all of McLarens' Medical Records and history.

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E-911 - MASSIVE AND BEAUTIFULL SILVER HILT FEDERALIST HORSEMANS SABRE OF COLONEL CHARLES MYNN THRUSTON, PERSONAL FRIEND AND COLONEL UNDER GENERAL GEORGE WASHINGTON.
Extremely important sabre with outstanding Patriotic Motifs, " LIBERTY AND INDEPENDENCE " in gold wash, 1" high on one side, FEDERAL EAGLE w/ E PLURIBUS UNUM OVER DATE "1783" ON THE REVERSE. Obviously a commemoration of the War for Independence. Traces of original fire blue and gold gilt on the blade. Massive silver mounts on repaired scabbard. In very fine overall condition, with full documentation and notarized affidavits from the family. Thruston was a personal friend and officer who served under Washington, and moved to Kentucky and then on to Louisiana after the war. The Battle of New Orleans was fought on his plantation, and many of his offspring served in the Military including many of the famed Conrad family of Kentucky and Louisiana, one becoming a General, and others Confederate officers. A unique opportunity to own a very special piece of American history.

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