Civil War Sword, US Cavalry Officer Saber

This is a Model 1840 Cavalry Officer saber, that almost undoubtedly saw action in the U.S. Civil War.  These swords are rarely seen on the collector market in any condition, due to their rarity and collectability.  Examples in quality condition command prices in the thousands of dollars, but this one will be had for a lot less!  Only 1 of these seen for every 100+ Infantry Officer swords, and the Model 1840 Cavalry Officer saber is seen even less than the equally rare and valuable Model 1860 Cavalry Officer saber.   This sword exhibits W. Clauberg-style etching, embellishments and quality.  A maker’s mark of P. Knecht (?) in script is seen within the etching about one inch from the reverse ricasso and “Solingen” is etched on the obverse side.At 35-1/16” the blade is as long as its enlisted counterpart, although it slightly lighter weight than the “Wristbreakers”.  It is 1-1/4” wide at the ricasso, has a single large stopped fuller and the flat spine that identi ... Read More