Original U.S. Battle of Little Bighorn Survivor 1st Sergeant John Ryan’s Presentation Inscribed M-1840 Cavalry Saber with Professional Research Portfolio - Presented by Men of Co. M, 7th Cavalry - Fired Last Shot at Little Bighorn Holsters & Cases The leather also shows some

The leather also shows some splitting around the rim

Colt had stopped marking the cylinders in 1883

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The officer shoulderboards have a light blue piping and are neatly and tightly applied

Original U.S. Battle of Little Bighorn Survivor 1st Sergeant John Ryan’s Presentation Inscribed M-1840 Cavalry Saber with Professional Research Portfolio - Presented by Men of Co. M, 7th Cavalry - Fired Last Shot at Little Bighorn Holsters & Cases The leather also shows someOriginal Item. One of a Kind. This is one of the most historically significant blades we have ever offered, with a tremendous connection to the Battle of Little Bighorn, the most significant action of the Great Sioux War of 1876 and one of the most studied & legendary conflicts in U. S. military history. This M 1840 Wristbreaker Cavalry Saber was presented to First Sergeant John Ryan of Company M, 7th Cavalry Regiment by the men of Company M. Along