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U.S. M1840 Cavalry Saber

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 700.00 USD
U.S. M1840 Cavalry Saber
M1840 heavy Calvary EM saber and scabbard. Non-regulation import, totally unmarked. Most likely from Solingen, Germany. Features a relatively straight wooden handle covered with a leather and wire grip,fully intact, a brass with three branches, and an unadorned rounded pommel cap and guard. The 36" steel blade has flat back with narrow and wide fuller stopped at the ricasso, typical of the pattern. The blade is in very good condition, bright with no nicks. Steel scabbard is dent free, has a molted gray finish. Original leather washer in place. A very good conditioned M1840. Also included in this lot is a quality reproduction Model 1840 Officers saber, 34" blade with narrow fuller, etched with "U.S., military trophies, American Eagle, etc. Phrygian helmet pommel and guard have oak leaf/scroll patterns in relief. Gold thread officers sword knot attached. Steel scabbard has brass plated fittings. Excellent condition.