Original U.S. Civil War Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard - Dated 1863 colts Approximately 4-5 feet tall when

Approximately 4-5 feet tall when legs fully extended

Almost all of the original plating is intact

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Nicely marked PT 5

Original U.S. Civil War Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard - Dated 1863 colts Approximately 4-5 feet tall whenOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice 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 mostly intact, but it does show age and discoloration. There is some wear through to the wood on the rear of the grip. The original leather blade buffer