Original U.S. Civil War Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber with Scabbard - Dated 1861 Cannons & Mortars and hammer and breech block

and hammer and breech block have had brass components added

however the leather flap is solid and still soft

While Nelson made for Sicily to see if the French were heading for Egypt

Originally a male-only decoration

Original U.S. Civil War Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber with Scabbard - Dated 1861 Cannons & Mortars and hammer and breech blockOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice service used Union cavalry trooper's curved Model 1860, as used by both Union and Confederate forces. It is in very nice honest "attic fresh" condition, just as we found it, with no cleaning or restoration attempted. The brass hilt is in good shape with a nice honest patina, and a nice steel scabbard. The leather grip binding is still in place wrapped with brass wire, though the leather looks to