Original U.S. Pre-Civil War Early Apache Wars M-1840 Light Artillery Officers Saber by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard - Dated 1848 Empire Edged Weapons Overall length: 2 3/16“

Overall length: 2 3/16“

and it is "hanging on by a thread"

There is also a serial number lightly engraved into the bolt

The Putschists did not know what to do and were about to give up

The center of the helmet badge shows the initials V

Original U.S. Pre-Civil War Early Apache Wars M-1840 Light Artillery Officers Saber by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard - Dated 1848 Empire Edged Weapons Overall length: 2 3/16“Original Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a Civil War Model 1841 Light Artillery Officer's Saber, just purchased from a private collection out of New York!. There are still clear markings on the 32" curved bright steel blade, some of the clearest Ames markings we have seen. The sword measures approximately 38" overall, and has a brass "D" guard enclosing a twisted brass wire bound leather hand grip, which is still in good