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Hi everyone, I recently purchased this Model 1872 Mounted Artillery Officer's Saber. I don't know much about it, but I've heard it's very rare. The information I found suggests it was manufactured by Springfield Armory. Its Saber Knot is strange; it doesn't look like it came from the U.S. Army. I think I've seen it in some National Guard units. What are your thoughts on this saber?