Ames Civil War Model 1860 Cavalry Sword Saber & Scabbard - 1865 For Sale

Civil War Model 1860 Cavalry Sword with Scabbard. The ricasso is faintly marked "Ames Mfg. Co.", "Chicopee", "Mass", and the reverse has "U.S.", "G.K.C.", "1865". The grip, guard and pommel are all tight. The grip is down to the wood, there is one crack line and a little chipping by the pommel. The twisted wire is gone. The blade is straight, unsharpened, a few light nicks, the tip is a little sharp, and there are age spots with some surface rust scattered throughout. The washer is intact. The scabbard is solid with no dents/dings, has surface rust with pitting scattered throughout, and is a little tight on/off at the ricasso but fits completely. Length of the blade is 34 3/4" (1 1/8" wide and 3/8" thick), the sword is 40 3/4", and in the scabbard it is 42 3/8".
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