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The Civil War Relicman,
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Winchester, Virginia
USA (changed hands 70 times in the Civil War!)
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Weapons of the Civil War
All weapons listed on this webpage are strictly manufactured before 1898, and are considered unsafe for actual use. These are antique collectible weapons of the Civil War (most are pre 1865, unless I state otherwise) and actual firing of these weapons is not recommended for any purpose whatsoever! Because these are all "pre 1898" weapons, no licenses are required for ownership, but common sense and good judgment are real good things to have
All items listed are believed to be authentic to the Civil War or as otherwise described.
W0749
Model 1860 Cavalry Saber, Ames 1863
The model 1860 saber was made
slightly lighter than the model 1840 and was the primary saber of the Federal
cavalry by the end of the war. Ricasso is marked "MADE BY / AMES MFG CO /
CHICOPEE / MASS" (banner style, mark is often weak), "US / DR /
1863". Additional inspector stamp, "DR" on pommel. Iron scabbard
with iron mountings.
The grip has leather wrap and wire intact, leather washer
intact. Clean blade, scabbard intact with some jappaning, Ames mark is weak but
definite, inspector mark is crisp, nice example, desirable war date.
Blade
length 35 inches
Ref: Thillman Swords page 79 $1,000.00