Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Light Artillery Officer's Saber with Scabbard - Dated 1862 U.S. Antique Guns and the engraving on the

and the engraving on the top of the barrel is somewhat worn

with some scratches and a few dents

The M1886 itself was an improvement of the Mannlicher Model 1885 Trials Rifle that was a prototype

sand fleas

The 39" barrel does carry British Proof Marks

Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Light Artillery Officer's Saber with Scabbard - Dated 1862 U.S. Antique Guns and the engraving on theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an excellent example of a Civil War Model 1841 Light Artillery Officer's Saber, straight out of an old collection. There are still markings on the 32" curved bright steel blade. The sword measures 38" overall, and has a brass "D" guard enclosing brass wire bound leather hand grip. Comes complete with a curved Nickel plated steel scabbard with two hanging rings. The blade does not appear to have any maker