Original U.S. Indian Wars M1872 Cavalry Officer’s Saber with Scabbard & Etched Blade by Raymond & Whitlock of New York - Missing Drag MG 42 Mounts Sadly the badge was painted

Sadly the badge was painted post war

one could say that this is quite rare

The black visor on the front is in good condition but does have a 1 ½” section on the brim that appears to have been chewed away

After this final resistance was overcome

including the shape of the cap bolster and the rifling in the barrel

Original U.S. Indian Wars M1872 Cavalry Officer’s Saber with Scabbard & Etched Blade by Raymond & Whitlock of New York - Missing Drag MG 42 Mounts Sadly the badge was paintedOriginal 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 its predecessor, the Model 1860 Light Cavalry, was considered a minor improvement, although many were still not satisfied. The weight of the sword was