Manufactured: New York / Solingen

Maker: Horstmann Bros / K&C

Year: 1850

Model: 1840

Size: 31.5 inch

Condition: Excellent+

Horstmann Brothers, NY Model 1840 Cavalry Saber in the short blade format (31.5”). Early saber made by Horstmann and Bros NY which places this from 1850-51.  Early hilt that has a hand chased quillon embellishment of a flower bud. Acanthus leaves are cast into the underside facing the blade. Blade strike of K&C on the obverse ricasso.  Horstmann and Bros NY on the reverse ricasso. Blade is engraved with typical Horstmann 1840 etch patterns of foliate and stand of arms. Generous amount of frost still remains on this early blade. Grip is shark skin with brass wire. The scabbard is steel with plain "keystone cut" model 1850 Staff and Field mounts and drag. Overall this is a really fine, early specimen of M1840 Horstmann short blade cavalry officer saber.  [ph:L]

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