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1858 Dated U.S. Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry Saber with Stuart Hangers
Estimate: $700-$1,000
Sold
$900
Live Auction
Arms, Armor and Militaria
Location
Cincinnati
Description

1858 Dated U.S. Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry Saber with Stuart Hangers

American Civil War

36" curved single edged blade with a 25.75" stopped median fuller, blade 1.25" wide at ricasso. Overall length 42.25" with a 6" hilt with a cast brass guard with two branches and a knuckle bow. Grooved wooden grip covered in leather with 18 wraps of twisted wire. Obverse ricasso marked US/JN/1858 and reverse ricasso with 3 line Ames address. Edges of pommel cap with block JH and script WAT inspections. Peen is untouched, leather throat washer in place. Steel scabbard moderately oxidized with a correctly seamed lower edge and no inspection marks visible on the drag due to oxidation. Includes a set of Stuart hangers.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Condition
Very good. Blade lightly cleaned with a dove gray patina and some freckles and spots of minor surface oxidation and discoloration. Markings remain clear and legible. Hilt with a dull golden patina, leather with some wear and flaked loss. Wire and throat washer intact. Scabbard with moderate oxidation, a thick brown patina, scattered surface roughness and some scattered dings. Stuart hanger very good.