Original U.S. Civil War Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber with Scabbard by Ames of Chicopee, Mass. - Dated 1863 Price_$-030 - $50 The facilities at RAF Wittering

The facilities at RAF Wittering were much superior to those at King's Cliffe

It has a lovely oxidized patina

but are definitely still strong

with 5 out of 6 clear

It has been expertly repaired and looks great

Original U.S. Civil War Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber with Scabbard by Ames of Chicopee, Mass. - Dated 1863 Price_$-030 - $50 The facilities at RAF WitteringOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a great 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 intact, as is the washer on top of the guard, however they are slightly deteriorated by age. The curved 35 inch blade's ricasso is marked on one side with the