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Lot 600

Lot of 4 Swords and Machete: US M1902 Sabers, Fraternal Sword and 1942 US Legitimus

Estimate: $300 - $400
Starting Bid
$150

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,500 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$25,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
Includes:
-pair of US M1902 sabers; etched blades; w/ scabbards; (1) E & F Horster Solingen-Germany; (2) Colonial-Spain
-named Fraternal sword; Texas marked crossguard; blade etched w/ name "Will Purdy"; Cincinnati Regalia Co.; w/ scabbard & leather case; ivorex handle
Longest: 39.5 in. long
Condition: each is as-is w/ moderate wear from scabbards; some light handling marks & patina
Manufacture: Collins & Co. (c. 1942)
Model: US Legitimus machete
Blade Length: 21.5 in.
OAL: 27.25 in. w/ sheath
Condition: Fair; handle has moderate wear marks; blade has wear & scattered light pitting/rust; blade has been resharpened poorly; leather sheath is worn w/ patina
Marked: left Ricasso marked "US" / arm carrying hammer / "LEGITIMUS / COLLINS & CO. / 1942"; right side of blade face has original Collins paper label (worn & faded); sheath marked "U.S. / BOYT / 42"

Provenance: A San Antonio, Texas estate

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