Original U.S. Civil War Named Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber with Scabbard by Ames of Chicopee, Mass. - Dated 1863 Japanese Documents and Books The crossguard is the standard

The crossguard is the standard brass type

Not only was the tilting breech lock revolutionary

then opened fire

Original walnut stocks are in excellent condition with lots of original finish remaining

Original U.S. Civil War Named Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber with Scabbard by Ames of Chicopee, Mass. - Dated 1863 Japanese Documents and Books The crossguard is the standardOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a 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 intact, as is the washer on top of the guard, however they are slightly deteriorated by age. The curved 35 inch blade's ricasso is marked on one side with the