Help with a Sword

[Old Sarge]

My daughters boyfriend showed me a couple of swords that had been handed down through his family. One was easy to identify, a Memphis Novelty Works Cavalry Saber. The other, also a Cavalry Saber, I wasn't sure about. I took a picture of the markings, any help would be greatly appreciated.

[tarbridge]

Just by what you show...1860 US Cavalry...

[sundance]

I've seen that mark before but can't seem to find it with a quick look at the books I have. Nice sword. I'd love to see pics of the whole sword and the 2nd sword.

[Old Sarge]

Thanks for the quick responses. The 2nd sword, which family lore purported to have been carried by an ancestor, was in a very RELIC condition, due to having been played with by his father and Uncle as boys. Bent blade, badly chipped edge, handle mostly gone, no scabbard. It would have upset everyone.... I didn't find any US markings on the sword in question. The only other visible marking is "N J" on the other side of the blade.

[ludwigh1980]

The saber shown, based off the M1860 Cavalry pattern, is a German made import. The maker of the blade was the firm of J.E. Bleckmann of Solingen. Apparently it is a rather scarce import civil war saber. Google Bleckman cavalry saber and you should find more.

 

Regards,

Terry

[SARGE]

With the "NJ" property marking on the blade it would indicate the sword was a state purchase for the New Jersey Militia. Not a Federal US import but sold to New Jersey during the Civil War.