Anyone recognize this dug sword?

[DigDug1861]

Found in a barn in Orange, Va along with a super clean CIVIL WAR MODEL 1860 LIGHT CAVALRY US SABER MADE BY MANSFIELD & LAMB OF FORESTDALE, RHODE ISLAND is this crude sword. The guard is still in good condition but the blade and handle are shot. The guard has an "IIX" on the side but otherwise I see no more markings. Any help identifying is greatly appreciated and there are many more to come from this estate fresh find.

 

[UCVRelics]

With the roman #, the casting flaws and unstopped fuller I'm going with a Keansville CS sword like the one I have in my collection which has the same characteristic. The wooden handle is not original to the sword.

 

[Jobe Holiday]

Does photo #3 really show a hollow cast guard?
J.

 

[originalrebelyell]

Looks like Kenansville how about photos of the blade.

 

[Seduzal]

Nice looking pictures of the sword but, sorry I can't help.
Anyway, Welcome to CWT from the Smoky Mountain side of North Carolina.

 

[Package4]

Yes, Kenanville and what a great find!

 

[UCVRelics]

Does photo #3 really show a hollow cast guard?
J.

Yes it does. To bad the pommel isn't there as that would be the tell tell sign, but I really think its a Kenansville

 

[samuel orris]

I'm thinking the IIX may actually be XII. If it's a Roman numeral there would be no IIX unless that's a different way of writing an 8.

 

[samuel orris]

Photo #5 looks like another Roman numeral only it would definitely be VI which is 6.

 

[originalrebelyell]

The hollow cast guard is a pretty good clue.

 

[DigDug1861]

Thanks everyone for your help! I'm selling it along with 20+ other swords, military knives & bayonets at an auction this Saturday~ Wish me luck and if you want to take a look at the rest visit www.gibsonauction.com

 

[UCVRelics]

Not A Problem? Do you want me to sell it for you also.

 

[Jobe Holiday]

DigDug1861 - Well, you fooled me, there I thought you were a enthusiast and collector.....not just another merchant.
J.

 

[UCVRelics]

No fooling, I'm a also a relic hunter along with a collector, enthusiast, and in my advanced years a merchant. I checked your auction site and don't see anyway for me to bid.

 

[Jobe Holiday]

I just tried to take a look at www.gibsonauction.com and can't even get it to load.
J.