Original U.S. Indian Wars Era M-1872 Light Cavalry Saber with Scabbard Hotchkiss MG was specially designed and waterproofed

was specially designed and waterproofed with shellac for use initially in the hot climate of Mesopotamia in 1917

so we cannot make out the first two lines accurately

this scope is in excellent condition

and one at the opposite end

The chinstrap itself unfortunately has dried out over the decades

Original U.S. Indian Wars Era M-1872 Light Cavalry Saber with Scabbard Hotchkiss MG was specially designed and waterproofedOriginal Item: Only One Available. The U. S. Model of 1872 Light Cavalry Saber was the second in the series of light cavalry sabers used by the United States. The design was used in the U. S. from about 1872, through the Indian Wars and skirmishes of the 1870's, 1880's and 1890's. This sword, unlike it's predecessor the Model 1860 Light Cavalry, was considered a minor improvement, although many were still not satisfied. The weight of the sword was