Original U.S. Civil War Era M1860 Light Cavalry Saber by Mansfield and Lamb with Scabbard - Dated 1864 MG 34 Ammo Storage no match for the breech

no match for the breech loading rifles of the Europeans

it was also heavy and by itself provided little protection against bad weather as most models were made of cloth or felt material over a leather body and peak

helping the referee to see the hits

Blade length is approximately 27 1/2 inches and overall length 38 inches

It comes complete with its black Bakelite Case/ Transit chest

Original U.S. Civil War Era M1860 Light Cavalry Saber by Mansfield and Lamb with Scabbard - Dated 1864 MG 34 Ammo Storage no match for the breechOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic example of the principal cavalry saber used in the U. S. Civil War of 1860 1865. It features all brass mounts, a wood with leather wrapped sword grip and fully intact bound brass wire wrap, and a nice steel scabbard. The leather of the grip is solid and intact, but it does show age and discoloration. There is minor wear through to the wood of the grip, and the original twisted wire brass wrapping