Ames Civil War Model 1840 Cavalry Sword Saber & Scabbard - 1847 For Sale

US Civil War Model 1840 Cavalry Sword with Scabbard. The ricasso is marked"N.P. Ames", "Cabotville", "1847" and the reverse has "US" over "S.K.". The top rim of the pommel has "J.W.R." and "S.K.". The grip, guard and pommel are tight. The grip leather is 100% complete but has been redone. The twisted wire is 100% complete.The blade is straight, unsharpened, a few nicks on the lower half, some pitting on the last foot by the tip, and has age spots scattered throughout. The scabbard is solid with no dents/dings and has light pitting scattered throughout. The leather washer is intact. Length of the blade is 35 13/16" (1 1/4" wide and 3/8" thick), the sword is 41 3/16", and in the scabbard it is 42 13/16".

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