Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Light Artillery Officer's Saber with Scabbard - Dated 1862 MP 40 later production of these pieces

later production of these pieces was contracted out to both large and small foundries with enough guns being made to equip each station

Size is approximately 36" chest

An uncommon encounter

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Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Light Artillery Officer's Saber with Scabbard - Dated 1862 MP 40 later production of these piecesOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a Civil War Model 1841 Light Artillery Officer's Saber, straight out of the family home where it was displayed for almost 150 years. The sword measures 37 1 2" overall, and has a brass "D" guard enclosing brass wire bound leather hand grip. Comes complete with curved all steel scabbard with two hanging rings. The 32. 5 inch curved blade's ricasso is worn on the side where the maker's