Original U.S. Civil War 7th Cavalry Reg't Marked M1860 Light Cavalry Saber by Ames Mfg. Co. with Nickel Plated Scabbard - Dated 1865 Featured Item M98 and M1908 Mauser rifles

M98 and M1908 Mauser rifles

Germany wanted to keep the makers of its military equipment secret and assigned each company with a letter code

All the metal hardware securing metal fittings are present and period

neck guard apron has a stamped manufacturer's code and size NS64

The throat is retained by two dome headed screws on the narrow sides

Original U.S. Civil War 7th Cavalry Reg't Marked M1860 Light Cavalry Saber by Ames Mfg. Co. with Nickel Plated Scabbard - Dated 1865 Featured Item M98 and M1908 Mauser riflesOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very good condition Union cavalry trooper's curved Model 1860 saber made by Ames of Chicopee, Massachusetts. This particular Sword is marked with a 7 on the hilt of the sword indicating that it was originally used by the 7th Cavalry Regiment. It is in very nice honest matured condition. The markings are mostly clear and the brass hilt is in good shape with a nice honest patina. The leather grip binding is