Bidspirit auction | Very Rare Prototype for Virginia

Very Rare Prototype for Virginia Artillery Sword, - Very Rare Prototype for Virginia Artillery Sword, Confederate used in Civil WarRare and very seldom encountered example of the prototype experimental model for the Virginia Manufactory Artillery saber, never adopted for service and changed to a full size iron mounted model, this one having a brass hilt mount with typical cut through slots in the guard and rounded Artillery type pommel, leather grip showing heavy wear. Mounted with a curved blade having large unstopped fuller to each side. Fare condition for the age with rich patina and wear overall. A well used Confederate piece of weapon. Total length including scabbard ( when scabbard is present) - 34”. Length of the blade - 27.75”.