Original U.S. Civil War Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber with Scabbard by Ames Mfg. Co. - Dated 1864 French Flags when it was used

when it was used

who was part of a famous family of bladesmiths

and full sailing masts were omitted due to the increased reliability of steam engines

The first bayonet in the set is a nickel-plated firemans "dress" example

left the United States and went overseas on October 8

Original U.S. Civil War Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber with Scabbard by Ames Mfg. Co. - Dated 1864 French Flags when it was usedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice service used Union cavalry trooper's curved Model 1860 saber made by Ames of Chicopee, Massachusetts. It is in very nice honest "attic fresh" condition, just as we found it, with no cleaning or restoration attempted. The markings are mostly clear and the brass hilt is in good shape with a nice honest patina. The leather grip binding is still in place wrapped with brass wire. The original leather