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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?

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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...

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Horseclover

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

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Horseclover

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.

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