Lot 1086
Fine Civil War Issue U.S. Model 1840 Light Artillery Sabre With Scabbard. Dated "1861", 32½ inch single edge curved blade marked on the ricasso; "U.S.", "L.D" (inspector), "1861" and the other side "Ames Mfg. Co. Chicopee, Mass." Browned iron scabbard with inspector's initials; "GC" stamped on the face of drag. Leather covered wood grip and bound with twisted brass wire (100% intact). Brass plain D-shape knuckle-guard with down turned quillion. Overall length: 39.5 inches. An exceptional example. Ref: See; American Swords & Maker's Marks - A Photographic Guide for Collectors by Clegg Donald Furr, c. 1999, pp. 91-95.
Estimated Value $2,000 - 3,000.
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