This is a difficult-to-find Model 1860 enlisted man's cavalry saber by maker J. E. Bleckmann imported from Solingen, Prussia (Germany). The firm of J. E. Bleckmann was founded in Solingen in 1808 and continued in business until 1880. Their products were produced in small numbers but all were quality-made pieces. This slightly curved saber blade follows the characteristics of an Ames blade and measures 34½" long with a width of 1 1/16", and features a 27" long, wide fuller and a narrow fuller 18½" long. The blade back has a slight rounding to it and the reverse ricasso exhibits the Bleckmann blade strike of 'bow and arrow' with "B" and "M" inside of the bow. The brass hilt is slightly loose and retains its original buff leather washer and a domed pommel cap. Hilt is untouched and exhibits a mellow patina and no visible inspector marks.

Sword grips exhibit the typical shallow groove, leather covered wood handle with twisted brass wire wrapped around the handle. Handle slightly loose at the hilt / quillon with the black bridle leather cover on the handle exhibiting a sliver of leather missing at that point. Twisted brass wire around the grip is strong. The blade's steel scabbard has acquired a light surface coating of pinprick rusting and is free of dents and dings. Drag has little wear but also has a slight rusting surface. The two ring mounts are tight and hold two 1 3/16" diameter sword rings. A nice specimen, this J. E. Bleckmann imported light cavalry saber is reasonably priced and would add a highlight any Civil War edged weapon collection.