Original U.S Civil War Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber by C. Roby with Steel Scabbard - Dated 1865 Percusion Muskets This shell has its original

This shell has its original

But not related to your wife

There is no finish or the likes present and the body itself has a light surface rust

This confirms that it is one of just 40 carbines issued to the Royal Devon Mounted Rifles

so this must have been quite a heavy blow

Original U.S Civil War Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber by C. Roby with Steel Scabbard - Dated 1865 Percusion Muskets This shell has its originalOriginal Item: One Only. This is a fine Union cavalry trooper's curved M 1860 saber made by Christopher Roby of West Chelmsford, Massachusetts. It is in honest matured condition, and definitely shows heavy signs of age and weathering. The markings are mostly clear and the brass hilt heavily oxidized with a nice honest patina. The leather grip wrapping is still in place, with some wear and damage in a few places. It still has fully intact twisted brass