{"product_id":"original-u-s-civil-war-model-1860-light-cavalry-saber-by-emerson-silver-of-trenton-new-jersey-dated-1866","title":"Original U.S. Civil War Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber by Emerson \u0026 Silver of Trenton New Jersey - Dated 1865","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of the principal cavalry saber used in the U.S. Civil War of 1860-1865. It has all brass mounts with wood with leather wrapped sword grip and fully intact bound brass wire wrap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe curved blade is marked on one side-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEMERSON\n\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u0026amp;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSILVER\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTRENTON\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNJ\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne the other side it is marked-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eU.S.\n\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eJM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1865\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJM was a Union Government Inspector at the sword factory during the period of the Civil War. The markings are all clear and can be seen on the blade's ricasso.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brass hand guard has various numerical stamps indicating issue to specific regiments, units or men. The saber comes with the original all steel-curved scabbard complete with both mounting rings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered in excellent collector's condition, original Civil War Cavalry Swords are getting harder and harder to find every year!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ehe Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber (also known as the M1862 as this was when the first 800 were issued) was used by US cavalry from the American Civil War until the end of the Indian wars; some were still in use during the Spanish–American War. It was 41in long with a 35in by 1in blade and weighed 2 lb 4oz alone or 3 lb 10oz with iron scabbard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring the Civil War there was no light or heavy cavalry in the US army. Instead there were \"Dragoons\" (founded 1830) \"Mounted Riflemen\", (founded c.1840) and \"Cavalry\" (founded 1856), distinguished by the orange, green or yellow piping on their uniforms. In 1861 these mounted regiments were renamed cavalry and given yellow piping.[6]\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M1860 saber received its name to distinguish it from the larger and heavier Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry Saber that it replaced. Like its predecessor it had a brass guard, leather-wrapped grip and steel scabbard but unlike the M1840 it was smaller and easier to handle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy the end of the Civil War over 300,000 1860 sabers had been produced: 200,000 by Ames, 32,000 by Roby and many more by firms such as Tiffany and Co, Glaze, Justice, and Emerson and Silver. M1860s were carried not only by cavalry but also by many infantry and staff officers as the regulation Model 1850 Army Staff \u0026amp; Field Officers' Sword had to be privately purchased. High-ranking officers, like their European counterparts, often had their swords ornately engraved with gilding and foliage. Famous users included George Armstrong Custer and J.E.B. Stuart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLater in the Civil War large cavalry charges became less common and the cavalry took on the role of skirmishers.[9] Many replaced their sabers with extra revolvers, or left it in the saddle while fighting on foot with their repeating Henry rifles and Spencer carbines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the sword the cavalry use in Westerns, many being original antiques purchased by the movie industry in the 1920s when surplus Civil War equipment was cheap.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model is currently used in some U.S. Army Cavalry units in Color Guards, or when in period type uniforms. Most are given as PCS (Permanent Change of Station) or ETS (Expiration of Term of Service) gifts to a departing Cavalry Trooper. Usually engraved on the scabbard with his name, rank and dates of service. Some are also worn, in full Dress Blues, (when earned on a \"Spur Ride\" or combat tour) with Stetson and Spurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26170400197,"sku":"ON9307","price":950.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/on9307__02.jpg?v=1602690675","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-civil-war-model-1860-light-cavalry-saber-by-emerson-silver-of-trenton-new-jersey-dated-1866","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}