Civil War Model 1840 Heavy Cavalry Sword Ames

Ames Model 1840 Cavalry Saber, Dated 1857. Model 1840 “wristbreaker” cavalry saber made by Ames Manufacturing Company of Cabotville, Massachusetts, and the last of the old Model bring in the New Modal, the more lightweight Cavalry Sword better known as the M1860. One side of the ricasso bears the clear marking “AMES MFG. CO / CABOTVILLE / 1857”, with “US / J.H..” on the opposite. The blade is bright with very bright. The brass guard is in great condition with a mellow, uncleaned patina. The leather grip is in near mint condition, with the twisted brass wire wrap fully intact. The original leather washer is intact around the ricasso. The scabbard remains in very good condition with a smooth, even, dark brown patina overall. Overall, a beautiful representative example of a classic Mexican War / Civil War edged weapon.Excellent.