A very fine representative sabre issued to countless Federal cavalrymen during the American Civil War. Manufactured by Christopher Roby Company of West Chelmsford, Mass., this sabre was one of over 48,000 edged weapons produced for the US Ordnance Dept. The 1864 contract issued in July saw 10,000 delivered in that year.

The blade length of this sabre measures 35 inches, width is 1 3/32 inch, with a wide fuller 27 ½” long and a narrow fuller 18 ¼” long. Blade is curved and very crisp, with some very light age spots. No rust, pitting or nicks present. Nice smooth light gray patina. A pleasing semi-bright blade. Marked clearly on the obverse ricasso is “U.S. / 1864 / A.G.M.” The reverse ricasso bears the semi-circle address, “C. Roby / W. Chelmsford / Mass.” address. The inspector’s initials “A.G.M.” are unknown at this time.

The tight brass hilt retains the original buff leather washer. Black leather grip and double twisted brass wire intact. Very minor wear to grip. Brass pommel cap sub-inspector letter “M” unknown at t his time. Nice yellow, mellow patina to brass  hilt. Overall a nice hilt.

Nice original steel scabbard light cleaned and retains its original two ring mounts. Minor dings along edge of scabbard, otherwise a nice example. No inspector marks visible on the drag.

It is noted that General George A. Custer carried a Roby Enlistedman’s Model 1860 Cavalry Sabre dated 1864 during his wartime service. A very fine example of a very well manufactured Roby Cavalry Sabre

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