Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Light Artillery Officers Saber by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard - Dated 1862 German Militaria and to the first relief

and to the first relief force commanded by Sir Henry Havelock

All parts are matching with serial number 34337 denoting that the year of manufacture was 1862 making this is a nice example of the classic side arm used during the U

while the barrel and magazine tube have faded to a plum patina

There is some deterioration to the leather of the standard chin strap

measuring about 4 3/4” across and 5 1/4” high

Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Light Artillery Officers Saber by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard - Dated 1862 German Militaria and to the first reliefOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a Civil War Model 1840 Light Artillery Officer's Saber, just purchased at a recent military show. There are still clear markings on the 32" curved bright steel blade. The sword measures approximately 38" overall, and has a brass "D" guard enclosing a twisted brass wire bound leather hand grip, which is still in good condition. The sword comes complete with its curved all steel scabbard