Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Light Artillery Officers Saber by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard - Dated 1864 Replica Non-Firing Machine Guns where previously the curassier fittings

where previously the curassier fittings had varied based on the regiment

These initials are generally found on M1942 helmets since they were placed into production mid-war at about the time the firm changed its designation

This blade is marked on the reverse ricasso with the Seated King trademark of the SMF firm and the original blue leather washer is in place

The company was mostly involved in communications engineering

Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Light Artillery Officers Saber by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard - Dated 1864 Replica Non-Firing Machine Guns where previously the curassier fittingsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a Civil War Model 1841 Light Artillery Officer's Saber, just purchased at a recent military show. There are still clear markings on the 32" curved bright steel blade. The sword measures 38" overall, and has a brass "D" guard enclosing a twisted brass wire bound leather hand grip, which is still in good condition. The sword comes complete with its curved all steel scabbard with two