CIVIL WAR Era Antique U.S. Ames M1860 Pattern Light CAVALRY Saber SCABBARD American Civil War Union Cavalry Blade Dated 1865

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CIVIL WAR Era Antique U.S. Ames M1860 Pattern Light CAVALRY Saber SCABBARD

American Civil War Union Cavalry Blade Dated 1865

Here we present an antique U.S. Model 1860 Pattern Light Cavalry Saber, made by the Ames Mfg. Co. in 1865 for the American Civil War. The 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. The overall length is 40-1/2 inches with the blade measuring 34-1/2 inches. It sports a brass hilt, wire wrapped leather grip, and an iron 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 “1865”. The left side of the ricasso bears the maker’s mark “Ames Mfg. Co/Chicopee/Mass.”

The overall condition is good. Some original blue is present but has mostly matured to a dark patina. Th blade is well used, and many dings can be found. Solid hilt. Tight brass twisted wire. “1865” dated ricasso. Markings are eligible. The scabbard is in good shape.

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Overall length: 40-1/2 inches.

Blade length: 34-1/2 inches.

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$1200
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