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Civil War U.S. M1860 Light Cavalry Saber

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:100.00 USD Estimated At:200.00 - 400.00 USD
Civil War U.S. M1860 Light Cavalry Saber
A Model M-1860 cavalry saber manufactured by the Mansfield & Lamb Company out of Forestdale, RI in 1865. The sword has a 35", curved, fullered blade that features the makers mark on the ricasso and "U.S., 1865", and inspector C.E.W. (Charles E. Wilson, 1846-1865)in on the reverse. The guard is cast in brass, no leather washer. The hilt is wrapped in soft leather, wire wrapping intact. The underside of the guard, and the top of the pommel are both stamped "28 B'. Overall very good condition, no nicks to the blade, nice patina to the brass.