Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Light Artillery Officer's Saber with Scabbard - Dated 1862 MP 40 worn by pilots and non-pilots

worn by pilots and non-pilots alike

and holds half-cock solidly

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

Overall finish does show some light staining throughout

A great dagger here for those who know naval pieces and enjoy studying all their attributes

Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Light Artillery Officer's Saber with Scabbard - Dated 1862 MP 40 worn by pilots and non-pilotsOriginal 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