Original U.S. War of 1812 Contract Model 1812/1813 Cavalry Saber by Nathan Starr with Scabbard Percusion Muskets The post 1899 pattern "ribbed"

The post 1899 pattern "ribbed" grips still have a traces of the original texture

but they definitely look spart

The top button was uncovered from the paper cover to be able to fully identify the unit in which the tunic was intended for

In very nice condition mainly showing storage marks

The interior also has newly made pieces of wood added to complete the box as the support frame for the brass shells was gone

Original U.S. War of 1812 Contract Model 1812/1813 Cavalry Saber by Nathan Starr with Scabbard Percusion Muskets The post 1899 pattern "ribbed"Original Item: Only One Available. This is a nice War of 1812 period Contract Model 1812 1813 Cavalry Saber with scabbard, made by Nathan Starr of Middletown, Connecticut. Starr was the leading sword maker in America from 1798 to 1830, and his firm produced a variety of military edged weapons, which followed the evolution of early U. S. cavalry Sabers. As changes were requested over the period, new models were made, and new contracts issued to Starr,