Original U.S Civil War 1860 Nickel-Plated Light Cavalry Saber with Steel Scabbard by C. Roby - Dated 1865 Antique Colts Condition of leather is good

Condition of leather is good and supple

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Original U.S Civil War 1860 Nickel-Plated Light Cavalry Saber with Steel Scabbard by C. Roby - Dated 1865 Antique Colts Condition of leather is goodOriginal Item: One Only. This is a fine Union cavalry trooper's curved M 1860 saber made by Christopher Roby of West Chelmsford, Massachusetts. It is in very nice condition, and at some point had the scabbard and blade nickel plated for parade use. The markings are clear and the brass hilt totally undamaged with a nice honest patina. The leather grip is still mostly intact, though the brass wire binding is now missing. The saber comes complete with