Description: In December of 1861 US Ordnance Department purchased 410 M1860 cavalry sabers from the Christopher Roby Company. This one of these sabers.Reverse recess is stamped with a one line maker's mark C.ROBY & CO.Blade is 34 1/2" long, 1 1/16" wide, wide fuller is about 27 1/2" long, narrow fuller is about 20" long. Blade shows the characteristic Roby long ground radius at both sides of the recess. Blade is in outstanding condition, with no rust, pitting or other damage, retains all of its original factory polish, and has acquired a fine uniform patina.Branches of the hilt show bending, back of the guard is turned down. Grip leather is worn on exposed areas, showing some wood. Original leather washer between the blade and the hilt is still intact.Scabbard is unmarked, nicely patinated, the lower carry ring is bent. Sword fits quite snugly in the scabbard.According to the research done by John H. Tillman in his landmark study CIVIL WAR CAVALRY & ARTILLERY SABERS, all of these sabers were procured to outfit the famous 1st Vermont Cavalry Regiment in December of 1861.Only a handful of them are known to exist today, and this one would make even the most seasoned Civil War sword collector quite happy. Let me Know if you have any questions
Price: 999 USD
Location: Saint Charles, Missouri
End Time: 2025-01-01T21:31:10.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 14 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Modification Description: NONE!
Conflict: Civil War (1861-65)
Original/Reproduction: Original
Theme: Militaria
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Modified Item: No
