US MODEL 1860 CAVALRY SABER.

US MODEL 1860 CAVALRY SABER. Standard light cavalry saber with a 34-1/2” curved sgl-edged blade marked “Made by/Ames Mfg. Co./Chicopee,/Mass” within a scroll on the ricasso and dated 1865 and marked “US/A.D.K.” on the reverse. Cast brass three-branched, half-basket guard with brass pommel. The backside of the knuckle bow has a period stamp reading “1.12 CAV”. Grip is of wood covered with leather and twisted brass wire wrap. Scabbard is incorrect for this sword being a US Model 1840 heavy cavalry saber scabbard. CONDITION: Fair. Sword itself is quite good with an uncleaned blade having a medium gray patina and a few edge nicks. Hilt shows hard use with some dents, dings, and slight bends and the grip is very good. Scabbard is incorrect for this sword, is missing the two carrying rings and throat and is covered in numerous layers of old red and gold paint. Interesting markings on this sword may indicate its use by the 2nd US Cavalry but the proximity of the two digits “1” and the imperfections in the stamp make this difficult to determine. More research is needed here. 4-57336 CW81 (400-600)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	3323	$575.00	US MODEL 1860 CAVALRY SABER. Standard light cavalry saber with a 34-1/2” curved sgl-edged blade marked “Made by/Ames Mfg. Co./Chicopee,/Mass” within a scroll on the ricasso and dated 1865 and marked “US/A.D.K.” on the reverse. Cast brass three-branched, half-basket guard with brass pommel. The backside of the knuckle bow has a period stamp reading “1.12 CAV”. Grip is of wood covered with leather and twisted brass wire wrap. Scabbard is incorrect for this sword being a US Model 1840 heavy cavalry saber scabbard. CONDITION: Fair. Sword itself is quite good with an uncleaned blade having a medium gray patina and a few edge nicks. Hilt shows hard use with some dents, dings, and slight bends and the grip is very good. Scabbard is incorrect for this sword, is missing the two carrying rings and throat and is covered in numerous layers of old red and gold paint. Interesting markings on this sword may indicate its use by the 2nd US Cavalry but the proximity of the two digits “1” and the imperfections in the stamp make this difficult to determine. More research is needed here. 4-57336 CW81 (400-600) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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