PHYSICAL DESCRIPTION: This Civil War Light Cavalry Saber is in fair condition showing some wear and battlefield damage. Saber is marked to one side of ricasso: U.S. C.E.W. 2 1864. Other side is maker marked Mansfield & Lamb Forestdale R.I. . Grip has wire wrap but no leather remains. Blade shows some greying but no pitting. There are some sword nicks to blade. Blade measures 35 1/4 inches in length. Basket guard is bent as though trampled by a horse or wagon. Definitely looks like a battlefield pickup. No scabbard.
PRICE $325.00
Item Number: 1792
