1860 sword identification please.

[SFC Rick Higgins]

I have an 1860 sword that was marked with the "LD" stamp on the end of the pommel, as well as later matching numbers from Arsenal rebuilds to keep the parts together. I learned that L. Dustin only inspected one named contractor, but the sword makers name appears to be polished off. Anybody got any ideas on this condition?

 

[UCVRelics]

I have an 1860 sword that was marked with the "LD" stamp on the end of the pommel, as well as later matching numbers from Arsenal rebuilds to keep the parts together. I learned that L. Dustin only inspected one named contractor, but the sword makers name appears to be polished off. Anybody got any ideas on this condition?

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Looks like it is a Mansfield & Lamb. If you could post a side view of the entire grip it would help really nail it down but I going M&L.

 

[JOHN42768]

L.D stands for Lewis Draper who did inspect Mansfield & Lamb M1860 sabers. Known dated 1862. Per "U.S. Military Arms Inspectior Marks" by A.Daum & Charles Pate

 

[SFC Rick Higgins]

Sideview...

Looks like it is a Mansfield & Lamb. If you could post a side view of the entire grip it would help really nail it down but I going M&L.

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I do have the bottom half of the "S" barely visible on the Ricarro of the blade left. Thanks!

 

[SFC Rick Higgins]

L.D stands for Lewis Draper who did inspect Mansfield & Lamb M1860 sabers. Known dated 1862. Per kik

Thanks!

 

[SFC Rick Higgins]

A very historical wealthy local family had this sword displayed in the museum family home. During recent renovations to the home one of the descendants decided the old sword was to be sold to the pawn shop. I bought it.

 

[UCVRelics]

A very historical wealthy local family had this sword displayed in the museum family home. During recent renovations to the home one of the descendants decided the old sword was to be sold to the pawn shop. I bought it.

Just a side note in 1863 Lewis Draper purchased arms and parts for the US Army.

 

[JOHN42768]

A very historical wealthy local family had this sword displayed in the museum family home. During recent renovations to the home one of the descendants decided the old sword was to be sold to the pawn shop. I bought it.

Right place at the right time

 

[R. Porter]

Of course if that blade has been rehilted it may not be from a Mansfield & Lamb. However, if it's been rehilted or just had the grip replaced it appears to have been done during the war to get it back in service. So it would seem a safe bet that it saw action.