Original U.S. M-1872 Light Cavalry Saber with Nickel-Plated Scabbard by D. Abbate & F. Decaro Restoration Materials The shoulder boards also bear

The shoulder boards also bear brass crossed cannon pins

The bag grips are very old Ivory and the revolver comes with a folding trigger for easy concealment

but wanted it to appear to be a Cavalry Sword when mounted

The blade is hollow-ground WOOTZ DAMASCUS steel

The Owner however was the rather colorful Granville Leveson Proby who

Original U.S. M-1872 Light Cavalry Saber with Nickel-Plated Scabbard by D. Abbate & F. Decaro Restoration Materials The shoulder boards also bearOriginal Item: Only One Available. The U. S. Model of 1872 Light Cavalry Saber was the second in the series of light cavalry sabers used by the United States. The design was used in the U. S. from about 1872, through the Indian Wars and skirmishes of the 1870's, 1880's and 1890's. This sword, unlike it's predecessor the Model 1860 Light Cavalry, was considered a minor improvement, although many were still not satisfied. The weight of the sword was