Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Light Artillery Officer's Saber by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard - Dated 1865 U.S. Equipment the officers and men of

the officers and men of the SIXTH Marine Division

and this locks onto the rifle with an interesting pull catch

It was during this engagement that Col Coutts was wounded by a piece of shrapnel ending the war for him

The QMD tag remains to the interior pocket and lists the jacket as a SIZE 38 Regular

Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Light Artillery Officer's Saber by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard - Dated 1865 U.S. Equipment the officers and men ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a Civil War Model 1841 Light Artillery Officer's Saber. It appears to be Zinc plated on the scabbard and hilt, and this looks like it could be factory. There is no evidence of the typical etching or buffing that would happen before aftermarket plating. The sword measures 38" overall, and has a brass "D" guard enclosing brass wire bound leather hand grip. Complete with curved all steel