M1860 CAVALRY SABER, C. ROBY – 1863 DATED

M1860 CAVALRY SABER, C. ROBY – 1863 DATED

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Item Code: 1304-15

A fine representative saber issued to countless Federal cavalrymen during the Civil War. Manufactured by the West Chelmsford, Massachusetts by Christopher Roby and Company, this saber was one of over 48,000 of their edged weapons produced for the U.S. Ordnance Department. Considered an early contract specimen, this seldom-seen, 1863-dated M1860 blade presented here is a finely made weapon. As author and sword expert John Thillmann notes in his book, “Civil War Cavalry & Artillery Sabers”, “Christopher Roby made a fine cavalry saber and it compares in quality and workmanship with the Ames model 1860 saber which was undisputedly the finest cavalry saber made in the U.S. at that time.”

The blade length of this saber measures 35”, width is 1 3/32” with a wide fuller 27½” long and a narrow fuller 18¼” long. Blade is curved and crisp with just very light scattered pin prick pitting overall. Still enjoys a pleasing bright sheen with scattered mottling. Marked clearly on the obverse ricasso is “U.S. / 1863 / M.” The reverse ricasso bears the three-line block address of “C. ROBY / W. CHELMSFORD / MASS.” The tight, brass hilt retains the original buff leather washer, while hilt exhibits a faded golden glow with areas of bright finish. The grips feature the typical shallow groove, leather covered handle with the Roby style, two-strand twisted brass wire wrapped around the handle. The black leather covering is in good condition with no rips or tears and only light crazing. Twisted brass wire is tight and strong.

The original steel scabbard bears a plum patina. Two ring mounts are tight and secure two 1¼” diameter sword rings. Scabbard retains its throat piece 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 scabbard. It is noted that General George A. Custer carried a Roby enlisted model 1860 blade during his wartime service. This fine Roby saber with its very reasonable price is a great specimen that would complement any Civil War edged weapon display or collection.  [cm][ph:L]

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