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Your sword is an American model 1860 light cavalry saber. This
COLLECTOR JS: was the most popular weapon issued to Union mounted troops

Continued from Page 16 during the Civil War. Your particular saber was made by Mansfield & Lamb
of Forestdale, Rhode Island, as you can see by their maker mark on the
Hello, I inherited a sword from my ricasso. The opposite ricasso has the 1862 date of manufacture along with
Q. grandmother before her death. It was the government inspector’s initials “JM”.
passed down in the family over the years and was Your sword appears to be in good condition overall, with complete leather
reportedly used in the Civil War. I have no other and wire-wrapped grip. The accompanying scabbard originally had two sword
information or documentation for it. rings and is missing one now. You can find complete Civil War cavalry sabers
I am interested in selling and was hoping among antique dealers, at Civil War shows or in auction priced in current market
to get it appraised. Is this a service you offer? I at about $450-$700. The missing ring mount on the scabbard is the biggest
am attaching some pictures. I have the sword itself defect affecting value, as the markings are very good and above average, which
and the outer sheath. The blade is approximately positively affect value.
35 inches.
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