Original U.S Civil War Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber by C. Roby with Steel Scabbard - Dated 1865
Original Item: One Only. This is a fine Union cavalry trooper's curved M-1860 saber made by Christopher Roby of West Chelmsford, Massachusetts. It is in honest matured condition, and definitely shows heavy signs of age and weathering. The markings are mostly clear and the brass hilt heavily oxidized with a nice honest patina. The leather grip wrapping is still in place, with some wear and damage in a few places. It still has fully intact twisted brass wire wrapping. The saber comes complete with its original all steel scabbard with the two hangers still on the rings. The scabbard has some oxidation to the exterior. This is a 100% original M-1860 U.S. Cavalry Saber from the Civil War, marked on the blade with the Roby maker mark, which is complete: C. ROBYW. CHELMSFORDMASS. On opposite side of the 35" curved blade it is marked U.S.1865A.G.M. We have had a number of Roby cavalry swords before, and among all of the makers, they seem to have the most variation in markings. We have seen at