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MODEL 1874 CAVALRY SABRE BELT – COMPLETE WITH
SABRE SLINGS AND BELT SLIDES: A scarce and
desirable belt, this Model 1874 Cavalry Sabre Belt is
complete with both of the correct, original sabre straps
and brass sabre strap slides. The brass plate, hasp and
slides all have a nice even patina and the front slide
has the correct dismounted hook present. The full
length belt is supple, has no weak spots and is legibly
stamped “WATERVLIET ARSENAL”, and inspected “A. SMITH”,
proper for the early production Model 1874 Sabre Belts.
The leather surface of the belt is overall bright and
smooth, with some wrinkling, but no crazing or flaking.
Both sabre straps are full length, complete with the
brass hooks and buttons, and the leather keepers. The
leather surfaces on the straps are likewise smooth and
bright, without any of the wear and weaknesses that are
typical for these straps due to the flexing they
experience during their service life. Complete Model
1874 Cavalry Sabre Belts have become very scarce, as the
sabre straps are almost impossible to find in complete
sets and when found, are seldom in decent condition.
This belt is a particularly attractive specimen and will
be an important, core addition to your Custer era Indian
War Cavalry collection. $1495
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