U.S. M1840 Enlisted Cavalry SWORD or SABER German Impt.

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Civil War or pre-Civil War, Model 1840 enlisted cavalry saber with steel scabbard. Probably a German import type sword. Marked on the ricasso with "R & C". I have not been able to determine who the maker was. Maybe someone out t can help with this. The 34 7/8" blade has a wide fuller and small narrow fuller near the top. Flat back. The blade is covered with old grease and rust. No edge nicks that I can see. Handle grip is wood wrapped with heavy string and then covered with leather and wire wrapping. T is a crack in the wood. Much of the leather is missing and the wire wrapping is very loose. Has some additional black thread wrapped around the upper part of the grip. Brass pommel and three fingered guard have not been cleaned and show a deep dark patina. Some wear and scratches to the brass fingers. The quillion looks like it was bent at one time and maybe straightened a bit. T is a small crack at the edge of the guard. The original leather blade washer is present. The scabbard has a heavy old rust patina overall. It has numerous large dents in between the the rings. Probably to keep it from rattling when on horseback. Two small holes on front and rear sides of the scabbard near the throat fitting, maybe had screws at one time. No other identifying marks that I can make out. Please have a look at all the photos for details and condition. Please check my other auctions for more swords listed this week. NOTE: Ebay's postal calculator is not working properly for oversized packages. Please see the last paragraph in this description for a more accurate estimate of the shipping costs for this item. Also, the sword stand in the photos is not included in the auction. Thank you. Buyer to pay shipping costs. T are no hidden shipping or handling charges; just what it costs me. I will not be responsible for items shipped without insurance. I pack things very well to avoid damage. Shipping is normally via USPS Priority Mail. Because of Paypal requirements, Delivery Confirmation (with internet tracking) is used on all packages. I can ship via UPS or Fed Ex if necessary. Payments preferred by Paypal, postal money order, cashiers check, or personal check. Personal checks must clear before shipment, usually 10-14 days or longer. Paypal is the best way to make payment, as I will ship as soon as possible after funds are received. I try to describe my items well and take lots of pictures to show condition. If you have any questions, feel free to email me BEFORE the auction ends. IMPORTANT: PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED WITHIN 10 DAYS OF AUCTION ENDING, OR TRANSACTION IS CONSIDERED VOID! Item will be re-listed or may be offered to second highest bidder . I WILL NOT CLOSE ANY AUCTION BEFORE THE END, PLEASE DO NOT ASK ME TO! It isnâe(tm)t fair to other bidders who may be waiting to bid at the last minute. I will leave feedback after I have received feedback from you, that way I know you got the item and are happy with it. NOTE: CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS MUST PAY 8.25% SALES TAX, UNLESS YOU HAVE A VALID RESALE LICENSE. A SIGNED RESALE CARD MUST BE SENT OR FAXED BEFORE I WILL SHIP THE ITEM . OVERSEAS BIDDERS: Shipping must be by Express Mail with internet tracking and insurance ONLY! Please email me for a quote on overseas shipping. I usually wave this requirement if the item selling price is less than $50.00. Other cheaper mailing options available at your risk. Please do not bid on items prohibited to ship to your country. NOTE: Because of the Post Office's new policy on dimensional shipping fees, this item will cost around $25 to $35.00 to ship via Priority Mail, inside the continental U.S., depending on your location, insurance is extra at approx. $1.00 per $100.00 value. Overseas costs via Express Mail would be approx. $45 to $65.00. Cl... read more

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