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1865 Civil War Cavalry Saber by Roby

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:525.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 1,000.00 USD
1865 Civil War Cavalry Saber by Roby
<B>CIVIL WAR CAVALRY SABER BY ROBY INSCRIBED TO WALTER H. KING.</B></I> This 1865 model of the 1860 Roby cavalry saber has 34 13/16" blade with a 27 ¼" fuller that starts at 7 ½ " up the blade which has chipping along the edge and shows some rusting. the ricasso is marked, "U.S. 1865 A.G.M." and "C. Roby W. Chelmsford, Mass." on the reverse. The unusual buff washer common to this model is intact. The pommel dome of the hilt is a distinctive 3/8" high and the original leather is missing from the grip leaving the underlying wood exposed. The metal scabbard is steel with the mounts 8 ½" apart with 1 ¼" diameter rings. Inscribed "Capt. W.H. King" under the hilt, who is likely Walter H. King, Captain of the 5th United States Colored Heavy Artillery.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Requires 3rd Party Shipping (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)