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EXCEPTIONAL US M1860 CAVALRY SABER DATED 1859.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,600.00 USD
EXCEPTIONAL US M1860 CAVALRY SABER DATED 1859.
Overall length: 42". Blade length: 35". Plain, single lg. fullered blade w/ a narrow fuller at the spine. Ricasso marked, "Made by AMES MFG CO CHICOPEE MASS" on 1 side & "U.S. J.T 1859" on the other. Brass hilt. Wire wrapped leather grip. Iron scabbard. A rare example of an 1859 dated M1860 cavalry saber. CONDITION: blade has a light gray finish. Hilt has a rich mustard patina. Grip & wire are 100%. Scabbard shows very minor blemishes. NOTE: This sword has been identified as a high quality reproduction. (02-16154/BF). $1,200-1,600.