ORIGINAL, CIVIL WAR ROBY ENLISTED MODEL 1860 LIGHT CAVALRY SABER AND SCABBARD IN GOOD CONDITION

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Originally $895.00

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Item Code: 30-1775

This is a representative of the type of saber issued to countless Federal cavalrymen during the Late War of the Rebellion. Manufactured by the West Chelmsford, Massachusetts concern of Christopher Roby and Company, this saber was one of over 48,000 edged weapons produced by the firm for the U.S. Ordnance Department.

Blade length of this saber measures 34½”, width is 1 3/32” with a wide fuller 27½” long and the narrow fuller 18¼” long. Blade is curved with just normal age discoloration and scattered pin prick rust pitting overall. Appears to have been lightly cleaned. Also has few scattered areas of dark oxidation at the tip. Marked clearly on the obverse riccasso is “U.S. / 1865 / A.G.M.” The reverse ricasso bears an arched “C. ROBY / W. CHELMSFORD / MASS.”

The tight, brass hilt retains the original buff leather washer and a high domed pommel cap that bears no inspector’s marks. Hilt has not been cleaned and wears a brown patina. Branch are symmetrical. Grips feature the typical shallow groove, leather covered wood handle with the Roby style, double twisted brass wire wrapped around it. Black leather cover is dry and in fair to good condition with flaking and some scuffing overall.

Original steel scabbard wears a dark patina with hints of gold paint. Has no dents or dings but does show light pitting overall. The two ring mounts are tight and secure two 1¼” diameter sword rings. Scabbard retains its collar and exhibits the brazed seam along the entire bottom length of the scabbard where the metal was folded and joined. No inspector marks are discernable on the drag.

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