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CIVIL WAR U.S. CAVALRY CARBINE SLING AND SWIVEL

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:550.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,000.00 USD
CIVIL WAR U.S. CAVALRY CARBINE SLING AND SWIVEL
<B>CIVIL WAR U.S. CAVALRY CARBINE SLING AND SWIVEL- NICELY MARKED, ORIGINAL LENGTH.</B></I> The vast majority of these slings that surface on today’s market were cut when they were remanded to surplus. This one retains the original length and is overall a very fine example of this scarce and desirable piece of Civil War cavalry equipment.<BR> <BR><B>Condition:</B></I> 2 3/8” wide, black bridle leather, just some light crackling of the finish, very sound and supple, completely untouched and uncleaned. Strong arsenal sub inspector’s cartouche 8” above the tip. Original brass buckle and rivet fastened tip (one rivet loose but present). Iron snap swivel w/manufacturer’s mark of “E. Gaylord Chicopee, Mass.” and inspector “T. J. Shepard”. <BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Requires 3rd Party Shipping (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)