frame and grip bottom strap strap have matching serial number 98872
The throat is the narrower type seen
The flare is held in safe condition by a double safety: a cotter pin which holds the pull ring in place and a safety screw
this measures 10 1/2" tall by almost 8 1/2" wide and 6" deep
where it was issued more frequently than in line infantry units because of its high rate of fire and its stopping power
Original U.S. Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber by C. Roby with Scabbard - Dated 1864 - Upgraded to M1906 Specs U.S. Field Gear frame and grip bottom strapOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a nice example of the principal cavalry saber used in the U. S. Civil War of 1860 1865, the Model 1860 Light Cavalry Sabre. It features all brass mounts, a wood with leather wrapped grip, remnants of the original brass wire wrap, and a fine steel scabbard. The leather of the grip is, for the most part, intact. But it does show very minor scuffing, surface loss, cracking, and so on from years of honest use and