Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Light Artillery Officers Saber by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard - Dated 1862 German Uniforms and August 1944

and August 1944

” though there are some examples such as this one with the earlier 1856 date

and just a bit of overall powder fouling

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Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Light Artillery Officers Saber by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard - Dated 1862 German Uniforms and August 1944Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a Civil War Model 1841 Light Artillery Officer's Saber. It appears to be nickel plated on the scabbard, and this looks like it could be factory. There is no evidence of the typical etching or buffing that would happen before aftermarket plating. The sword measures 38" overall, and has a brass "D" guard enclosing brass wire bound hand grip. On this example, it looks as though the