{"product_id":"original-u-s-civil-war-era-m1860-light-cavalry-saber-by-mansfield-and-lamb-with-incorrect-model-1906-scabbard-dated-1864","title":"Original U.S. Civil War Era M1860 Light Cavalry Saber by Mansfield and Lamb with Incorrect Model 1906 Scabbard - Dated 1864","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good original \u003cb\u003eU.S. Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber\u003c\/b\u003e, manufactured by \u003cb\u003eMansfield \u0026amp; Lamb of Forestdale, Rhode Island, and dated 1864\u003c\/b\u003e, retaining its original leather grip covering, twisted brass wire, three-branch brass guard, and leather blade washer. The saber is accompanied by a later \u003cb\u003eModel 1906 cavalry saber scabbard\u003c\/b\u003e, which is not original to the sword but provides a correct-period military display scabbard of closely related form.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe curved 35 inch blade's ricasso is marked on one side with:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMANSFIELD\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u0026amp;\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLAMB\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFORESTDALE. R.I.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe markings on the other side are also a bit worn, but much more legible: -\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eU.S.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJ.M.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e1864\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe curved blade is marked as being inspected by J.M who was a Union Government Inspector. The blade looks to be in good shape, mostly bright, with some minor staining. It has a fair edge with some tiny nicks \/ bends. The original leather blade buffer is retained, rare to see!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe three branch brass hand guard is in good shape, and has a lovely oxidized patina, and just a few dents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe saber comes in an incorrect but passable Model 1906 cavalry saber scabbard which has the two ring mounts closer together than on the Model 1860 scabbard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe body of the scabbard is a bit beaten up, with some moderate denting toward the drag. The scabbard does show signs of past oxidation, which has not been cleaned off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis saber is particularly noteworthy for the combination of its \u003cb\u003e1864 Mansfield \u0026amp; Lamb Forestdale maker marking, U.S. \/ J.M. government inspection marks, J.M.-stamped pommel, surviving original leather grip and twisted wire, original blade washer, and later Model 1906 cavalry scabbard\u003c\/b\u003e. The sword itself is a genuine Civil War-period U.S. Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber, while the mismatched scabbard documents the continued interchangeability and long service life of American cavalry equipment into the early 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApproximate Dimensions:-\u003cbr\u003eBlade Length: 34 3\/4\"\u003cbr\u003eBlade Style: Single Edged Curved Saber with double Fullers\u003cbr\u003eOverall length: 40 3\/4“\u003cbr\u003eBasket dimensions: 5\" width x 5” length\u003cbr\u003eScabbard length: 36 7\/8”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45910234038341,"sku":"ONAC26MAX20","price":495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ADD12A99-CA4D-4830-99DB-E95CD7A11FF1.jpg?v=1790795955","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-civil-war-era-m1860-light-cavalry-saber-by-mansfield-and-lamb-with-incorrect-model-1906-scabbard-dated-1864","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}