Here is an original, Civil War Model 1840 light artillery saber in very good overall condition. Termed an Ames Type 2, this saber was made from 1860 through 1865 and features a counterguard without a recess, and its matching metal scabbard has a throat mount similar to the M1860 cavalry saber.

Blade is 32 ½” long, curved, single edged with a flat top, and a single wide fuller with no narrow fuller. Surface is semi-bright with light mottling throughout. and the edge has several nicks. Obverse ricasso is faintly stamped with “U.S./ J. H. / 1862” while the reverse ricasso is blank. Original leather washer pad is strong and intact.

Pommel has a domed cap with single knucklebow. Entire brass hilt, including the pommel has acquired a nice light patina. Original grips are strong and tight. Grip consist of a turned, wooden handle with seventeen grooves covered with brown leather and encircled with twisted brass wire wrap. Leather is in good condition and shows only light wear. Wire is tight.

The metal scabbard exhibits a bright surface overall with some light speckled rust spots. No inspection marks on drag. The large iron ring mounts that hold the two sword suspension rings are tight to the scabbard.

A handsome specimen of a Federal Model 1840 light artillery saber.   [ad]

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