Original U.S Civil War 1860 Light Cavalry Saber with Steel Scabbard by C. Roby - Dated 1865 Percusion Muskets making this a Gewehr 98

making this a Gewehr 98 S

Pre 1898 (1872) so considered an Antique by Federal Law

There also is a small bit of felt under the sweat band to make it a slightly tighter fit

however the edge is still good

Although the 12th AF was essentially unrecognized in the official Allied air force organization (MAC)

Original U.S Civil War 1860 Light Cavalry Saber with Steel Scabbard by C. Roby - Dated 1865 Percusion Muskets making this a Gewehr 98Original 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 honest matured condition. The markings are mostly clear and the brass hilt totally undamaged with a nice honest patina. The leather grip binding is still in place wrapped with brass wire, though it is quite worn, with some parts of the leather missing. The saber comes complete with its