Original U.S. Civil War Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber by Ames Mfg. Co. with Nickel Plated Scabbard - Dated 1864 Headgear The overall leather condition is

The overall leather condition is good but worn

The example has an original 1776 dated lock by the maker Henry Nock as well as an original English proofed barrel

such as the paint fingerprints on the scabbard and grip

after two trips

much of which is tarnished or worn away

Original U.S. Civil War Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber by Ames Mfg. Co. with Nickel Plated Scabbard - Dated 1864 Headgear The overall leather condition isOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition Union cavalry trooper's curved Model 1860 saber made by Ames of Chicopee, Massachusetts. It is in very nice honest matured condition. The markings are mostly clear and the brass hilt is in good shape with a nice honest patina. The leather grip binding is still in place wrapped with brass wire. The original leather grip exhibits the expected wear and aging to the leather. The saber comes