Original U.S. Civil War M1860 Light Cavalry Saber by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard & Chain - Dated 1864 German Holsters There are also traces of

There are also traces of the original decal under it

The serial number 22733 is very clearly stamped into the rear of the upper receiver

The early Nickel version of this buckle is very hard to find

still retaining almost all of the gold wash on the wreath and eagle

Original U.S. Civil War M1860 Light Cavalry Saber by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard & Chain - Dated 1864 German Holsters There are also traces ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a fantastic example of the principal cavalry saber used in the U. S. Civil War of 1860 1865. It features all brass mounts, a wood with leather wrapped sword grip and fully intact bound brass wire wrap, and a nice steel scabbard. The leather of the grip is solid and intact, but it does show age and discoloration. There is no wear through to the wood of the grip, and the original twisted wire brass wrapping is