Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Light Artillery Officers Saber by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard - Dated 1862 German Militaria while the barrel and magazine

while the barrel and magazine tube have faded to a plum patina

There is some deterioration to the leather of the standard chin strap

A rare 1890 dated Mauser Kar 88 Carbine

A lovely piece of history that comes more than ready for further research and display

Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Light Artillery Officers Saber by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard - Dated 1862 German Militaria while the barrel and magazineOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a Civil War Model 1840 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 approximately 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