1840 Cavalry Saber???

[Foster]

A co-worker found this sword in a closet of his great aunt. We think that we might have identified it as a 1840 Cavalry saber, but are unsure. So, to all you experts out there, please help these rookies identify this sword. What its value also? In pretty rough condition. Thanks!!

 

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[DCMatt]

Re: 1840 Calvary Saber

I'm a little out of my league on this one but a quick internet search found an unmarked 1840 cavalry saber, with scabbard and in decent condition, selling on eBay for $260 in May of 2011.

I would guess your piece would bring considerably less.

DCMatt

 

[ouachitacaveman]

Re: 1840 Calvary Saber

that would be
cavalry


....
not calvary.

 

[Foster]

that would be
cavalry


....
not calvary.

Oops!! My bad!

 

[Hutch911]

looks like a 1840 (wrist breaker) Calvary but with no maker marks/dates and the scabbard I would guess a few hundred dollars.

 

[trixie charger]

Yep Cavalry Not made in war time but its a Model 1840, not necessarily when it was made

 

[DirtDigler]

Check the brass guard carefully. Sometimes there are marks on it. I have one with a star stamped on it that I found in May.

 

[worldtalker]

Naw, looks like some kid decided to play,BLACK BEARD