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CIVIL WAR Era Antique U.S. Ames M1860 Pattern Light CAVALRY Saber SCABBARD
American Civil War Union Cavalry Blade Dated 1864
Here we present an antique U.S. Model 1860 Pattern Light Cavalry Saber, made by the Ames Mfg. Co. in 1864 for the American Civil War. The Model 1860 was a lighter and nimbler successor to the 1840 Heavy Cavalry Saber. The M1860 went on to be used by cavalry during the Indian Wars and even in the Spanish-American War. The Ames Mfg. Company alone produced many of these swords, with other contractors fulfilling several tens of thousands each. It sports a brass hilt, wire wrapped leather grip, and an iron scabbard.
The overall condition is good. Bright blade. Sharp markings. The hilt is solid. Good scabbard. The right side of the ricasso bears “U.S.”, the inspector mark “G.W.C.” for Sub-Ordnance Inspector George W. Chapin, and the year “1864”. The left side of the ricasso bears the maker’s mark “Ames Mfg. Co/Chicopee/Mass.”
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Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1200
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