Original U.S. Civil War Model 1860 Light Cavalry Sword by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard - Dated 1865 Antique Winchesters The sheath or scabbard is

The sheath or scabbard is WWII issue boot style offered in very good condition with intact prongs and original paint

The bow measures 44" long

which had a 30 inch round barrel and full fore end retained by barrel bands

- Binder full of wartime documents and correspondence

Original U.S. Civil War Model 1860 Light Cavalry Sword by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard - Dated 1865 Antique Winchesters The sheath or scabbard isOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the principal cavalry saber used in the U. S. Civil War of 1860 1865. It features all brass mounts, a wood with leather wrapped sword grip and fully intact bound brass wire wrap, and a nice steel scabbard. The leather of the grip is mostly intact, but it does show age and deterioration. The original leather blade buffer washer is still present. The curved 35 inch blade's ricasso is