Horstmann, American Made, M1840 Enlisted Cavalry Sword/Scabbard
An Excellent condition, rarer Horstmann Mfr, Type 1, American made, M1840 Heavy cavalry sword & scabbard. Nice smooth 35 5/8" blade with great patina. Marked on ricasso Horstmann Phila & on other side has the wedge which is symbol for American made blade believed to be Emerson & Silver made. Brass guard & pommel also American with nice mellow patina. Blade washer looks to be original. Very nice original wood, leather covered grip with original twisted wire wrap. Peening looks to have never been disturbed. Steel, brazed seamed, scabbard with trumpet throat & Philadelphia style large drag. Scabbard is excellent with dings & has both rings on the hangers. Scabbard has dark patina. A really great example of the rarer American made Horstmann M1840 Heavy Cavalry Sword & Scabbard.
