Original U.S. Indian Wars Era M-1872 Light Cavalry Saber with Scabbard Hotchkiss MG The chinstrap itself unfortunately has

The chinstrap itself unfortunately has dried out over the decades

and shows signs of heavy sharpening but still retains the original shape

and setting up operations in Cairo

Kimberley is known to have been an older silver house in Mexico City

Original U.S. Indian Wars Era M-1872 Light Cavalry Saber with Scabbard Hotchkiss MG The chinstrap itself unfortunately hasOriginal Item: Only One Available. The U. S. Model of 1872 Light Cavalry Saber was the second in the series of light cavalry sabers used by the United States. The design was used in the U. S. from about 1872, through the Indian Wars and skirmishes of the 1870's, 1880's and 1890's. This sword, unlike it's predecessor the Model 1860 Light Cavalry, was considered a minor improvement, although many were still not satisfied. The weight of the sword was