Original U.S. Civil War First Full Year of Production M1860 Light Cavalry Saber by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard - Dated 1860 German Holsters The liner is rather large

The liner is rather large

so the revolver only cycles properly when tilted downward

Offered in excellent collector's condition this is clearly in the "Hen's Teeth" category of antique weapons

The ship later patrolled the Skagerrak to inspect neutral shipping for contraband goods

Franz Obgefr

Original U.S. Civil War First Full Year of Production M1860 Light Cavalry Saber by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard - Dated 1860 German Holsters The liner is rather largeOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very rare first full year of production example of the principal cavalry saber used in the U. S. Civil War of 1860 1865. As with many models or patterns, the production started prior to the acceptance. Also as the U. S. Fiscal year of the time started at July of the previous calendar year, swords made during the second half of the 1859 calendar year were made during U. S. fiscal year 1860. This example is