Original U.S. Pre-Civil War Early Apache Wars M-1840 Light Artillery Officers Saber by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard - Dated 1849 One-of-a-Kind as expected on wool cap

as expected on wool cap of this age

and now has a lovely period worn look that is impossible to duplicate

aluminum or rubber reproduction

visible in the light throughout the blade

This bottle was acquired some time ago along with another Bottle (long since sold)

Original U.S. Pre-Civil War Early Apache Wars M-1840 Light Artillery Officers Saber by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard - Dated 1849 One-of-a-Kind as expected on wool capOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a Civil War Model 1841 Light Artillery Officer's Saber, just purchased from a private collection out of New York!. There are still clear markings on the 32" curved bright steel blade, some of the clearest Ames markings we have seen. The sword measures approximately 38" overall, and has a brass "D" guard enclosing a twisted brass wire bound leather hand grip, which is still in good