M1860 light cavalry sword. Chicopee, Massachusetts; Ames Manufacturing Co., 1864. Ricasso engraved with Ames scroll "Made by / AMES MFG. CO. / CHICOPEE, / MASS." Ricasso reverse stamped with inspector mark: "US / G.W.C. / 1864". Blade 34 3/4 in. Overall 42 3/4 in.
A Civil War Ames light cavalry sword. The blade has a toned-down metal look with a clean edge. The grip retains its original leather and wire wrap. The correct scabbard is present.
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[Civil War, Union, Confederate] [Swords, Knives, Bowie Knives, Knife, Blades]
Surface pitting on scabbard.
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