Model 1860 Ames Light Cavalry Saber
Item #: WR384
This is a Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber manufactured by the Ames Manufacturing Company of Chicopee, Massachusetts. The sword measures 41 3/4" overall, with a blade length of 35 3/4". The blade is slightly curved with a wide, flat back that measures 1 1/4" at the ricasso. It is a single edged blade with an integral fuller that measures 26 1/4" and a narrow fuller along the false edge measuring 17 3/4" in length. The blade has numerous small nicks along the edge, felt more than seen. The blade has taken on a dark steel gray patina, and beginning to look almost black. The reverse ricasso is marked AMES MFg Co/CHICOPEE,/MASS. The obverse ricasso is stamped US/JH/1859. The blade has not been sharpened. The brass hilt has a matching dark untouched, almost black patina. The original leather washer is present and the blade is very tight to the hilt. The wooden grip is still covered in the original leather wrap. There are no cracks in the grip. The leather wrap is intact and tight. The double twisted brass wire is tight to the grip. The brass pommel cap is also tight to the grip, and mirrors the patina of the guard. The peen appears to be unmolested. A leather sword knot is still attached to the knuckle bow. It has a repair at the loop around the knuckle bow, and looks to be a period repair. The original iron scabbard is inspector stamped JH on the drag. It is free of dents. The scabbard has the same aged patina of the sword, with light pitting scattered along the entire length. There are several small dents on each side of the scabbard. The drag is integral and shows definite wear from use, as do the mounts and suspension rings. A buff leather sword belt drop has been attached to the scabbard rings, not sure when or why this was done. Overall this is an honest example of an enlisted man's Light Cavalry Saber that most likely saw service during the American Civil War. This beauty would compliment any American Civil War collection.
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