gitana Posted April 14, 2015 Share #1 Posted April 14, 2015 I believe this is a cavalry sword, but can someone tell me if it's a model 1860 or 1904... or something else? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KurtA Posted April 14, 2015 Share #2 Posted April 14, 2015 With the flat blade spine, it would appear to be an M1840. Could be foreign though (e.g., French). Any markings? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gitana Posted April 14, 2015 Author Share #3 Posted April 14, 2015 No. I'm just trying to properly identify the thing and perhaps come up with an offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
268th C.A. Posted April 14, 2015 Share #4 Posted April 14, 2015 The brass rings on the scabbard do not look like an 1860 model, there has to be a marking on the blade up near the hand guard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gitana Posted April 14, 2015 Author Share #5 Posted April 14, 2015 I think the blade spine is rounded - it appears flat due to the shadow. As for the scabbard, it doesn't appear to match the 1860 or 1840 types. Is there a good scabbard reference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
268th C.A. Posted April 14, 2015 Share #6 Posted April 14, 2015 this is my 1860 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
268th C.A. Posted April 14, 2015 Share #7 Posted April 14, 2015 handle area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
268th C.A. Posted April 14, 2015 Share #8 Posted April 14, 2015 1860 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
268th C.A. Posted April 14, 2015 Share #9 Posted April 14, 2015 last one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
268th C.A. Posted April 14, 2015 Share #10 Posted April 14, 2015 it could be a manufacture difference and be an 1860. The blade does not appear to have the curvature of an 1860 or 40. but it could just be the picture... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horseclover Posted April 14, 2015 Share #11 Posted April 14, 2015 It is Roby of Chelmsford Massachusetts. It will be marked so on the other side. There are some thoughts (mine included) that the sword was imported from Solingen and the contract fulfilled by Roby. However, most with this handle configuration seem to be marked to Roby, or not at all. The grips are a distinctive feature and I have been able to spot them 50' away. Mike McWatters good pages http://www.angelfire.com/wa/swordcollector/ Tom Nardi's price guide (a bit optimistic) http://swordrestorationtn.com/values.htm Cheers Glen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horseclover Posted April 14, 2015 Share #12 Posted April 14, 2015 Daylight and clear pictures are helpful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horseclover Posted April 14, 2015 Share #13 Posted April 14, 2015 Re curvature, it looks ok to me. The light cavalry swords have less curve than an M1840. Can't say much about the scabbard without actually being able to see the details. The scabbard may not be original to the sword. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gitana Posted April 14, 2015 Author Share #14 Posted April 14, 2015 Thanks all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gitana Posted April 18, 2015 Author Share #15 Posted April 18, 2015 No markings at all on the blade. The blade side of the pommel is obviously cast with rough pock marks. It has age though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horseclover Posted April 18, 2015 Share #16 Posted April 18, 2015 No markings at all on the blade. Yet one picture clearly shows some. ACM was an inspector for Roby. Alfred Manning http://armscollectors.com/sn/data/usmainit.dat It is not a wristbreaker (1840). The Roby mark may have been buffed off over time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bayonetman Posted April 18, 2015 Share #17 Posted April 18, 2015 The one shown with the markings is not the sword in question. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horseclover Posted April 18, 2015 Share #18 Posted April 18, 2015 Ah so (crawling back under my rock) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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