CIVIL WAR MANSFIELD & LAMB CAVALRY SWORD 1864

VERY FINE RARE ORIGINAL, MANSFIELD & LAMB M1860 CAVALRY SABER AND SCABBARD dated and battle used. Appears to be uncleaned, brass has nice mustard brown mellow patina. Here is a fine saber / sword specimen the type issued to Federal Horsemen during the American Civil War. Manufactured by partners Henry Mansfield and Estus Lamb in the village of Forestdale, Rhode Island, this saber was one of 37,500 edged weapons produced for the U.S. Ordnance Department by the firm during the Civil War. The slightly curved saber blade measures 35" long, has a width of 1 1/16". Blade features a very nice bright finish overall with just few light blemishes. Obverse is sharply marked with U.S. / C.E.W. / 1864 while the reverse bears MANSFIELD & LAMB / FORESTDALE R.I. with the reverse markings all contained in a large oval. Brass hilt is tight and has leather washer. Hilt retains a beautiful, uncleaned patina. Sword grips exhibit the typical swelled leather covered handle with two-strand, twisted brass wire wrapped around the handle. Original black leather covering wraps the handle which is in amazing condition with very minimal wear. Wire twists are strong. The fine looking, plated, steel scabbard and is free of dents and dings. The two ring mounts are tight and hold two sword rings. This Beautiful Cavalry Saber would highlight any Civil War display or collection.