Original Cavalry Sabre Pre Civil War Sword for US Market

This is an example of Walscheids British Pattern 1821 cavalry sabre produced close to or at the start of the Civil War. It varies from the regulations prescribed for the British troopers 1821 sabre in that the blade is thinner and shorter and lacks the ears pinning the grip to the tang, and the grip is shark skin rather than leather. This example bears the makers name on the reverse ricasso and the obverse reveals the small round disc bearing the word Proved. The blade with stopped fuller is 32.75 long, 39.75 overall with scabbard.

The scabbard and blade has very nice original patina. It is original and in excellent condition. The item "Original Cavalry Sabre Pre Civil War Sword for US Market" is in sale since Sunday, December 16, 2018. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\1784-1860\Original Period Items". The seller is "antiques-bazaar" and is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, Australia, Thailand, Hong Kong, Bahamas, Mexico, Norway, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Viet nam.

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