Original U.S. War of 1812 Era Contract Model 1812 Cavalry Saber by Nathan Starr U.S. Holsters The pistol was probably converted

The pistol was probably converted in the 1840s

breast feathering and raised out swas (hook cross) within a wreath

There is also a fringe on the bottom of the flag

We have not been able to identify a unit from any of these markings

Interestingly it still retains the "dog" safety catch on the rear of the hammer

Original U.S. War of 1812 Era Contract Model 1812 Cavalry Saber by Nathan Starr U.S. Holsters The pistol was probably convertedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice War of 1812 period Contract Model 1812 Cavalry Saber with scabbard, made by Nathan Starr of Middletown, Connecticut. Starr was the leading sword maker in America from 1798 to 1830, and his firm produced a variety of military edged weapons, which followed the evolution of early U. S. cavalry Sabers. As changes were requested over the period, new models were made, and new contracts issued to Starr, who