US Civil War M1860 Ames Cavalry Sword, 1864
This item is listed for historical interest only. It was listed on our site previously but has been sold and is no longer available for purchase.
Sold for: $575.00

Original era manufacture. Standard 1860 pattern cavalry sword, with a 34 inch polished steel blade, produced by Ames 1864, C.E.W. inspector marks on the base. The blade runs straight and true, with a darkish steel patina finish and light spotting to the blade surface. There are a few small nail catchers on the edge, original buff leather bumper at the base of the blade. The brass three branch guard and pommel cap has a mellow brass patina finish, with some light denting of the guard. Most of the original leather wrapped grip covering remains, with exposed wood visible. Bound with a single strand of twisted brass wire. Dark steel patina finish scabbard with two suspension rings, minor scattered denting from service use. The blade fits the guard properly.