Original U.S. Civil War Private Purchase M1860 Light Cavalry Saber by F. Hörster of Solingen Germany with Scabbard U.S. Civil War "if it was ever drawn

"if it was ever drawn in anger

so it is possible

Bombed marshalling yards

DONALD MAPLES

Blade measures 9 1/2" with dagger's overall length at 15"

Original U.S. Civil War Private Purchase M1860 Light Cavalry Saber by F. Hörster of Solingen Germany with Scabbard U.S. Civil War "if it was ever drawnOriginal Item: Only One Available. Well this is something that we don't see every often! This is a very nice "Private Purchase" Non Regulation Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber, the principal cavalry saber used in the U. S. Civil War of 1860 1865. It roughly conforms to the M1860 pattern, except for the hilt, which is a more European steel "Dove head" pattern, with a three branch guard. It also features a lovely contoured wooden grip covered with