CIVIL WAR MODEL 1840 HEAVY CAVALRY SWORD

Original import Model 1840 heavy Cavalry sword and scabbard. 35 3/4" blade that is 1 1/4" wide and has a stopped fuller. Blade is good with dark patina and scattered light pitting. There is slight bending toward the point. Knuckle bow has slight play and is marked RM 8.92, pommel marked 57 and has A.D.K. inspectors marks that stand for Andrew D. King. There are traces of leather wrap on the wood grip, and the twisted brass wire is still present. The scabbard has dents and pitting. The drag is marked 6 A 9. Good-Very Good