ORIGINAL, EARLY CIVIL WAR MODEL 1860 LIGHT CAVALRY SABER AND SCABBARD IN VERY GOOD CONDITION

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Item Code: 362-612

Produced under the smallest government contract for sabers (10,000) by the D. J. Millard Company’s manufacturing center in Clayville, New York, this early production weapon is the Model 1860 Light Cavalry saber.

Considered a lighter, more maneuverable weapon than its predecessor the M1840 Wristbreaker, the light cavalry saber weighed 3lbs, 7 oz in the scabbard. The blade length measures 34½”, width is 1 3/32” with a wide fuller 27½” long and the narrow fuller 18¼” long. Marked on the reverse ricasso is the maker’s address “D. J. MILLARD / CLAYVILLE / N.Y.” in a large oval. Obverse ricasso shows fine and clear government stampings of “US / C.E.W. (inspector Charles E. Wilson) / 1862”. The strong curved blade is not bent and appears to have been lightly cleaned at one time. It exhibits a dusty gray patina, along with just some scattered pin prick rust pitting overall. Has three small edge nicks visible.

Brass domed pommel cap is tight and its brim exhibits government inspector’s marks “C.E.W.” Brass hilt with its two-branch guard exhibits both branches bent, not symmetrical, with no cracks. Still has its original buff leather washer. Hilt wears a pleasing, bronze patina overall and is tight to the handle. The shallow grooved, center-swell grips feature black bridle leather wrap in very good original condition with no rips or tears but does show areas of light scuffing. Brass wire wrap is original and still very tight. Steel scabbard is in excellent condition with no dents. Artifact has acquired a handsome gray / black patina with areas of oxidation and pinprick-pitting overall. Drag exhibits no inspector marks but does show two light numeric stampings. An early production D. J. Millard light cavalry saber with its original scabbard.

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