34.75" curved, single-edged blade with 26.25" long, wide stopped fuller. Ricasso marked US/JM/2/1864 on obverse and MANSFIELD/&/LAMB/FORESTDALE, R.I. in an oval on the reverse. Correct JM inspection on pommel cap. Three-branch brass guard, 12-groove wood grip with leather and twisted wire wrap. Iron scabbard with dual suspension rings and very faint inspection at drag. Condition: Good. Blade with some original polish and scattered oxidized discoloration and scattered pitting. Brass with a nice mustard patina. Wrap worn but it and the wire appear original. A solid, late Civil War cavalry saber.
34.75" curved, single-edged blade with 26.25" long, wide stopped fuller. Ricasso marked US/JM/2/1864 on obverse and MANSFIELD/&/LAMB/FORESTDALE, R.I. in an oval on the reverse. Correct JM inspection on pommel cap. Three-branch brass guard, 12-groove wood grip with leather and twisted wire wrap. Iron scabbard with dual suspension rings and very faint inspection at drag. Condition: Good. Blade with some original polish and scattered oxidized discoloration and scattered pitting. Brass with a nice mustard patina. Wrap worn but it and the wire appear original. A solid, late Civil War cavalry saber.
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