This is a handsome, original Civil War–dated cavalry saber. It’s the classic Model 1860, carried by Union cavalrymen during the conflict and widely recognized as the style most closely associated with the war between the states. The sword features a full-length blade stamped at the base with the production year 1865, along with a clear “U.S.” marking. The reverse side retains part of the desirable scroll-style maker’s mark of the Ames Manufacturing Company of Chicopee, Massachusetts—one of the premier suppliers of swords and sabers to the Union government. Both the guard and the pommel cap show an attractive, untouched patina to the brass.
A saber with this level of originality and character is increasingly rare. It displays beautifully, reflects the craftsmanship of the era, and would make a standout centerpiece for any Civil War collection or historic arms display.
This is a handsome, original Civil War–dated cavalry saber. It’s the classic Model 1860, carried by Union cavalrymen during the conflict and widely recognized as the style most closely associated with the war between the states. The sword features a full-length blade stamped at the base with the production year 1865, along with a clear “U.S.” marking. The reverse side retains part of the desirable scroll-style maker’s mark of the Ames Manufacturing Company of Chicopee, Massachusetts—one of the premier suppliers of swords and sabers to the Union government. Both the guard and the pommel cap show an attractive, untouched patina to the brass.
A saber with this level of originality and character is increasingly rare. It displays beautifully, reflects the craftsmanship of the era, and would make a standout centerpiece for any Civil War collection or historic arms display.