Original U.S. Indian Wars Era M-1872 Light Cavalry Saber with Scabbard Military Maps Most unusual being fitted with

Most unusual being fitted with brass ram rod pipes but then again this was a gun intended for Export and did not have to strictly adhere to British Government specifications

but do not show any major rust

A white buff leather washer is fitted to the blade where it meets the guard

They were assigned to hold the west bank of the Moselle River

The liner shows use and is still fully intact

Original U.S. Indian Wars Era M-1872 Light Cavalry Saber with Scabbard Military Maps Most unusual being fitted withOriginal Item: Only One Available. The U. S. Model of 1872 Light Cavalry Saber was the second in the series of light cavalry sabers used by the United States. The design was used in the U. S. from about 1872, through the Indian Wars and skirmishes of the 1870's, 1880's and 1890's. This sword, unlike it's predecessor the Model 1860 Light Cavalry, was considered a minor improvement, although many were still not satisfied. The weight of the sword was