C. Roby dated 1865

[26Intrepid]

Hello to this forum,

As you can see... this is my first day and my first post here. I collect weapons from all wars, but most recently adding a few pieces from the Civil War.

Anyways... here goes my first post.

This M1860 sword is for sale locally. It looks to be an original... the blade has very nice stamps struck on both sides, the blade itself looks very good (I don't think it's been buffed), the grips look very nice as well (Maybe re-wrapped at some point? Even the felt washer looks to be intact.

I've posted this same question on one other forum (Reason being, I was waiting for approval here and didn't want to miss a chance on buying this sword). My question is... was there an early contract in 1865 (or even 1864) that would put this sword in the Civil War era? Or was this a later contract sword that puts it post war? My head is saying post war with the sword in this condition.

I'm curious as to which this will be... it's either a possible purchase or walk away.

Thanks!

 

[UCVRelics]

Hello to this forum,

As you can see... this is my first day and my first post here. I collect weapons from all wars, but most recently adding a few pieces from the Civil War.

Anyways... here goes my first post.

This M1860 sword is for sale locally. It looks to be an original... the blade has very nice stamps struck on both sides, the blade itself looks very good (I don't think it's been buffed), the grips look very nice as well (Maybe re-wrapped at some point? Even the felt washer looks to be intact.

I've posted this same question on one other forum (Reason being, I was waiting for approval here and didn't want to miss a chance on buying this sword). My question is... was there an early contract in 1865 (or even 1864) that would put this sword in the Civil War era? Or was this a later contract sword that puts it post war? My head is saying post war with the sword in this condition.

I'm curious as to which this will be... it's either a possible purchase or walk away.

Thanks!

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Nice Roby. Christopher Roby ran a prolific, but short-lived sword making business from 1861 until 1867. In this time, his company produced 32,200 M1860 cavalry sabers dated 1861,63,64, and 65. The 1865 dated swords were not delivered until after the cessation of hostilities, and therefore never saw active duty during the war. That is the reason that its in great condition and I don't believe that grip has been re-wrapped. The Roby Company went bankrupt and sold its name and equipment shortly after the war.

 

[JOHN42768]

Welcome, enjoy. Since it is dated 1865, it might be considered Civil War. Various firearms even though were ordered in 1864 never made it in time to see action.

 

[bankerpapaw]

Welcome from NW Georgia.

 

[26Intrepid]

Ahhhh thanks all for the comments. Yes, this Roby is in nice condition and I will mull over the purchase of it. It's still a military sword and would go nicely with the few civil war pieces I currently own.

I guess I could look at this sword like the Rogers and Spencer revolver... the contract was completed during the civil war, but the actual revolver never saw action (Or very few anyways). By the way, I have one... but the person I purchased it from lost the cylinder and loading arm years ago. All I have is a frame and grips... what a shame!

 

[bayonet]

Just brows the many dealers and auctions online or go to an antique military show to get a earlier Roby in the same condition if you truly want a ACW used M1860 Saber.

 

[Sowbelly and Hardtack]

Christopher Roby, Swordmaker and CO Troop F, Mass Volunteers | Period Photos & Examinations

Christopher Roby began a sword manufacturing career by making edged tools. His factory was located in a portion of Chelmsford that was once known as "Scythe Factory Village," from the small scythe industry started there in 1820 by Deacon John Farwell. Through a series of transactions, Farwell's...

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[Sowbelly and Hardtack]

Roby 1863 Cavalry Sabers - A Theory | Relic Hunting & Collecting

In his book Civil War Cavalry & Artillery Sabers, John H. Thillmann discusses the anomaly of the 1863 dated cavalry sabers made by Christopher Roby of West Chelmsford, Mass that have the circular maker mark. These sabers lack the usual 2 or 3 initial final inspection marks, instead possessing a...

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[R. Porter]

Of course it was regulation up into the beginning of the 20th century. So that includes the Indian wars, the Spanish American War and the occupation during Reconstruction.