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Civil War Import Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry Sword

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:125.00 USD
Civil War Import Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry Sword
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Civil War Import Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry Sword, most likely German made. Blade has a narrow and wide fuller and is unmarked, brass three-branch guard and brass pommel, grooved wood grip, covered with leather, and wrapped with twisted brass wire. Steel scabbard with two large hanging rings. Condition is good with age graying and rust stains to the blade, but no appreciable pitting. There is a soft metal washer that has been staked above the leather blade washer at the hilt to tighten up the grip. Grip shows minor losses to the leather covering at the bottom. Wire wrapping is all there, but loose near the bottom; guard is in good shape. Pommel shows some dents re-staking of the blade tang. Scabbard shows a dark rust patina with only light cleaning some time ago. Est.: $250-$400.