Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Light Artillery Officers Saber by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard - Dated 1864 Water Jacket Assembly Like many black patent leather

Like many black patent leather items from WWII

The Union purchased 226

he persuaded Salter Pyne

indicating 1943 manufacture by Bartelmuss und Suchy

Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Light Artillery Officers Saber by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard - Dated 1864 Water Jacket Assembly Like many black patent leatherOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a Civil War Model 1841 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 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 with two