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SPRINGFIELD ARMORY
Edged Weapon Survey Data
by Thomas J. Wiltzius
 
The M-1911 Cavalry Equipment Board Experimental Saber was designed produced for trials following rejection of the M-1905/06 Experimental Saber. Production records indicate that only 79 sabers were made at the Springfield Armory in 1911 and serial numbered. The known M-1911 Cavalry Equipment Board Experimental Sabers serial numbers, which range from 115 to 164 follow:
 
M-1911 Cavalry Equipment Board Experimental Saber
 
Serial Numbers 
115
123
138
142
156
164

Updated: 3/18/2007