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Description:
Model 1840 Cavalry Saber and Scabbard, c. mid-19th century, brass hilt and handguard, leather and wire-wrapped grip, steel blade marked C & J, steel scabbard with steel carrying rings and drag, blade lg. 35, overall lg. 42 1/2 in.
Estimate $300-500
Some patina on the brass hilt, leather on the grip is intact, a few nicks and patina on the blade, and the scabbard has some light rust spots and a ding.
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