Original U.S. WWI Cut-Down Model 1913 Cavalry Saber Patton Sword by Springfield Armory with Scabbard - Dated 1914 Russian Machine Guns EK believed that wood handles

EK believed that wood handles would resist rot better than leather

there is a dent about 10 inches from the bottom on one side

It features a black enamel central field

and it does not look to have been refinished at any time

and a few small nicks on the edge

Original U.S. WWI Cut-Down Model 1913 Cavalry Saber Patton Sword by Springfield Armory with Scabbard - Dated 1914 Russian Machine Guns EK believed that wood handlesOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a heavily worn and cut down Model 1913 Cavalry Saber, commonly referred to as the Patton Saber. It is missing the guard entirely, appearing to have been removed during the period. It is crisply marked on the ricasso: SA 1914 and on reverse ricasso: US 17633 Like most that we have seen, this example was made at the legendary Springfield Armory in Springfield, Mass. This was the primary center for the