An American Civil War 1862 cavalry sabre made by the Ames Ma...

Hammer

£300

An American Civil War 1862 cavalry sabre made by the Ames Manufacturing Co of Chicopee, Massachusetts, the 88cm steel curved fullered blade with maker's mark and "US ADK 1862" to the base, the brass basket hilt with wired leather grip, stamped 10205 to the guard, 102cm long overall, the steel scabbard with two rings

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The blade shows the odd small pit, and grease residue across the surface. The hilt shows wear and scuffs to the leather grip, and tarnish to the brass. The scabbard shows areas of rust, wear and tarnishing across the surface.