Rare M- 1840 Cavalry Officer's Civil War Presentation Sword Quillback Gold Wash For Sale

Model 1840 Cavalry Officer’s Saber presented to Captain James Callehan U.S. 4thCavalry.

Engraved scabbard reads:

Note: The "the Rebel Hood" refers to Confederate General John Bell Hood

Outstanding quality quillback sword/saber with gold-washed etchings on blade. The blade is in excellent condition and still retains its original bright finish with some minor light stainingin spots.

The grip is covered with sharkskin and twisted brass wire and is in almost pristine condition.

The scabbard is brass with iron drag.

Although the brass scabbard is somewhat uncommon for a M1840 cavalry saber, the sword fits the scabbard perfectly and was obviously made for it..

The scabbard shows signs of field use with minor indentations, but is very attractive with the sword.

The blade is unmarked with no maker displayed - which is not uncommon for civil war swords.

The hilt is tight on the blade

Dimensions of the sword are:

Overall length: 40”

Scabbard length: 34.5”

Blade length: 33”

Blade width at Ricasso: 1.25”

Copies of some of Callehan’s military service will be included.

This sword has been in my collection for over 50 years.

I will ship this sword to any address in North America with track and trace and signature required at no cost to the buyer of this item.