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Auction: 24112 - Orders, Decorations and Medals - e-Auction
Lot: 814

(x) United States of America, Model 1860 Light Cavalry Sabre, lightly curved steel blade, stamped U S 1862 and Prov Tool Co to the ricasso, brass pommel and guard, stamped R.P.B., 2. H. 11 and 31 respectively, with black leather grip bound in brass wire, overall length 104cm, with corresponding and correct two-ring steel scabbard, this unmarked, blade slightly marked with light rust spots, grip worn in places commensurate with use, good very fine and an attractive example of a famous sword pattern

The Providence Tool Company, of Providence Rhode Island, produced some 10,434 sabres of this type under the U.S. government Ordnance Department contract of February 1862. Also known as the M1862, this pattern of sabre was used from the American Civil War through to the end of the Indian wars. Some were still being carried by the time of the Spanish-American War, and it is also seen as the 'classic' cavalry weapon of many of the famous 'Western' movies of the 20th century.

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Sold for
£280

Starting price
£280