Jan. 6th New Year's Auction 2024
Lot 173313:
Description
B & M 1860 Cavalry saber with scabbard – Bleckmann. This rare U.S. Model 1860 cavalry saber with scabbard was manufactured by J. E. Bleckmann in Solingen, Prussia, which eventually became a part of Germany. Though not yet proven, it is widely believed by sword collectors that Bleckmann was under contract with the highly regarded American Sword and Saber maker, Ames Manufacturing Co. of Chickopee, MA, in order to complete that company’s 1861 contract for sabers with the U.S. Government.
Size: 43″ Length
Condition: See images.
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