Civil War M1840 Enlisted Dragoon Saber manufactured by Sheble & Fisher of Philadelphia. The saber has a 35 3/4-inch flat back, double fuller blade with brass hilt. The brass hilt has a three branch guard and wooden grip with leather cover wrapped with twisted brass wire. The blade has a leather washer with incised edges. The iron scabbard has two suspension rings and a over-sized iron drag. The reverse ricasso is stamped: "SHEBLE & FISHER" in an arch above "PHILADA". "FD" is stamped on the top of the brass pommel and the side of the knuckle bow is stamped with an "F" and several un-identifiable characters. The saber has no Ordnance inspection marks and there is no record of any government contracts with Sheble & Fisher.

Good. The blade has been lightly cleaned and has some scattered age discoloration and minor pitting. The ricasso markings are clear. The hilt has a dark age patina and has never been polished. The leather grip cover and wire wrap are in fine condition. The iron scabbard has a dark age patina with heavy pitting.