CIVIL WAR Dated Antique U.S. MANSFIELD & LAMB M1860 CAVALRY Saber SCABBARD CHARLES E. WILSON U.S. INSPECTED Cavalry Blade

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CIVIL WAR Dated Antique U.S. MANSFIELD & LAMB M1860 CAVALRY Saber SCABBARD

CHARLES E. WILSON U.S. INSPECTED Cavalry Blade

Here we present an antique U.S. Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber, made by Mansfield & Lamb for the American Civil War in Forest Dale, Rhode Island in 1865. Mansfield & Lamb was a textile and tool company before the Civil War. With seven contracts totaling 37,458 Model 1860 sabers issued to Federal Horsemen under the U.S. Government Ordnance Department contract of February 1862, the company made swords throughout the entire war.

Unlike Ames, this company only had one style of mark, as well as making only one style of sword, the Model 1860 Cavalry Saber. The Model 1860 was a lighter and nimbler successor to the 1840 Heavy Cavalry Saber. The M1860 went on to be used by cavalry during the Indian Wars and even in the Spanish-American War. This sword features a double fuller blade dated “1865” with an overall length of 40 inches with the blade measuring 34-1/2 inches. It sports a three-branch brass hilt, wire wrapped leather grip, and a nickel plated scabbard.

Marked on the right ricasso is “U.S./C.E.W./1865”, for sub-ordnance inspector Charles E. Wilson, and “MANSFIELD & LAMB/FORESTDALE R.I.” is on the left.

The overall condition is very good. The blade consists of a light gray patina but maintains some shimmer. Solid hilt. Tight twisted brass wire. The leather grip is in good shape but has some flaking. Markings are legible. Good nickel plated scabbard.

Overall Length: 40-1/2 inches.

Blade Length: 34-3/4 inches.

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Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$1400
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