November 3 & 4, 2026 Online Only Firearms
The live portion of this session begins on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
Lot #2477:
US CIVIL WAR PRESENTATION GRADE M1860 CAVALRY SABER.
Presentation grade Model 1860 cavalry saber that features a triple etched blade decorated with foliate and patriotic motifs for half its length. Spine features vine etching. The blade remains bright with scattered freckling that obscures some of the motifs. Obverse ricasso is maker marked with acid etching "W.H. Horstmann & Son / Philadelphia". Shield mark on reverse ricasso. The hilt features typical three branch knucklebow with laurel engraving. Swelled and grooved wood grip wrapped in shagreen and bound with strands of twisted brass wire. The hilt exhibits a pleasing patina throughout. Scabbard is steel and features no embellishment. Scattered light dents. The scabbard exhibits light patina. CONDITION: Very good.
Item Dimensions: L: 39"