Posts: 2 Location: United States
Fri 03 Apr, 2015 8:52 am
Authentic Civil War Cavalry Sword
A local man is looking to sell what he is calling a Civil War Cavalry Sword. The only markings he can find are LL and 48. He says the LL is crudely stamped twice on what he says is the "handle" but is not more specific. I did a little research and found a maker of Lemuel Leland, but no other information so I can't say if this is what the LL stands for.
The scabbard is rusty and the previous owner "cleaned" the blade, but I do not know to what extent.
He didn't send very good pictures, but I have attached two.
I am new to collecting and I am curious on two fronts:
A) Is this a fake?
B) What should I invest in a sword like this? He is asking $350.
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