RM71 Civil War Ames Model 1840 Cavalry Saber Sword. This saber, called the "wrist breaker", was was a relatively heavy cavalry saber, and as it was manufactured before the Civil War, it saw extensive use by both sides during the war. Standard features include a relatively straight wooden handle covered with leather and a wire grip, brass hilt has three branches, brass pommel cap and guard are unadorned, steel blade has flat back with narrow and wide fuller stopped at the ricasso, iron scabbard with iron mountings. Manufactured by Ames Manufacturing Company, Cabotville, Massachusetts. Marks on ricasso, "AMES MFG CO / CABOTVILLE / 1852" and "US /ADK", additional inspector stamping on pommel, "ADK" and "JWR". The grip has leather wrap and wire intact, leather washer intact, blade is clean with smooth patina, scabbard intact with light brown patina, nice example with desirable early date. Blade length 36in. The sword is in good condition for age. The scabbard is rusted throughout, some tarnish on blade, and small dings and scratches on blade.
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