RARE**American Civil War 1865 Dated Christopher Roby (Chelmsford, Massachusetts) Model 1860 U.S. Cavalry Trooper’s Sword With A.G.M. (Alfred G. Manning 1864-1865) Factory Inspector’s Mark & Scabbard. Sn 23849 Sword

**RARE**American Civil War 1865 Dated Christopher Roby (Chelmsford, Massachusetts) Model 1860 U.S. Cavalry Trooper’s Sword With A.G.M. (Alfred G. Manning 1864-1865) Factory Inspector’s Mark & Scabbard. Sn 23849 - 23849

There was no official "Model 1865" cavalry sword; swords stamped with "1865" are actually the U.S. Model 1860 Cavalry Sabre manufactured during the final year of the American Civil War. Over 300,000 of these sabres were produced in total, and they remained standard issue through the Indian Wars and the Spanish-American War. The Model 1860 Cavalry Sabre replaced the heavier Model 1840 ("Old Wrist breaker"). It featured a slimmer, better-balanced profile for quicker cuts and reduced fatigue. The design of American Infantry swords of the Civil war era were influenced by French designs. This is an excellent, nicely marked, original example of the Model 1860 U.S. Cavalry Trooper’s sword complete with its original scabbard (see page 125 of World Swords by Withers. The author describes these swords as scarce). It has 34 ½” curved, steel blade with fullers on both sides and it is 40 ¾” overall. The blade is fitted with original leather hilt washer. The cutting edge of the blade is sharp & has just a couple of small nibbles consistent with service use. One side of the blade is marked by the American manufacturer, very faint, ‘Roby’ above crisp ‘Chelmsford, Mass (Massachusetts)’, the reverse is marked ‘U.S.’ (army), dated ‘1865’ and has initials A.G.M. (Alfred G. Manning 1864-1865) a U.S. government ordnance and arsenal sub-inspector active during the American Civil War. It has a curving 3 bar brass bar guard and stepped pommel cap in typical French form. The guard is and pommel cap are stamped with matching weapon number ‘43’. Its wire bound leather grip is undamaged with just light surface wear to be expected and the copper wire binding is intact and tight. The sword is complete with its original steel scabbard with 2 original hanging rings. The scabbard is clean with just a few minor dents to be expected with service carry. The price for this rare American Civil war collector’s piece includes UK delivery. Sn 23849

£895.00