Original U.S. Pre-Civil War Early Apache Wars M-1840 Light Artillery Officers Saber by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard - Dated 1848 Empire Edged Weapons The metal frame is original

The metal frame is original WWII which has been restored and painted

The brass frame of this revolver was originally nickel plated

The center of the helmet badge shows the initials V

and gives the Hersteller (Supplier) number 158 with a C tax code and No 484260

so sometimes it needs a bit of "help" by being pressed forward until it clicks

Original U.S. Pre-Civil War Early Apache Wars M-1840 Light Artillery Officers Saber by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard - Dated 1848 Empire Edged Weapons The metal frame is originalOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a Civil War Model 1841 Light Artillery Officer's Saber, just purchased from a private collection out of New York!. There are still clear markings on the 32" curved bright steel blade, some of the clearest Ames markings we have seen. 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