CIVIL WAR M 1860 CAVALRY SWORD C. ROBY 1865 DATED

A very fine representative saber issued to countless Federal cavalrymen during the American Civil War. Manufactured by Christopher Roby Company of West Chelmsford, Mass., this saber was one of over 48,000 edged weapons produced for the US Ordnance Dept. The 1865 contract issued in July saw 15,500 delivered in that year. The blade length of this sabre measures 35 inches width is 1 3/32 inch with a wide fuller 27 ½” long and a narrow fuller 18 ¼” long. Blade is curved and very crisp, with some very light age spots. Nice smooth light gray patina. A pleasing semi-bright blade. Marked clearly on the obverse ricasso is “U.S. / 1863 / A.G.M.” The reverse ricasso bears the semi-circle address, “C. Roby / W. Chelmsford / Mass.” address. The inspector’s initials “A.G.M.”. The tight brass hilt retains the original buff leather washer. Black leather grip and double twisted brass wire intact. Very minor wear to grip. Nice yellow, mellow patina to brass hilt. Overall a nice hilt. Nice original steel scabbard light cleaned and retains its original two ring mounts. Minor dings and dents along the scabbard, otherwise a nice example. It is noted that General George A. Custer carried a Roby Enlistedman’s Model 1860 Cavalry Sabre during his wartime service. A very fine example of a very well manufactured Roby Cavalry Sabre