Connecticut-marked Ames Light Artillery Saber

Description:

Connecticut-marked Ames Light Artillery Saber, c. 1862, brass hilt stamped "85," leather and brass wire-wrapped grip, ricasso marked on one side "CONN/1862," and "Ames" on the other, and a steel scabbard, blade lg. 33, overall lg. 38 1/2 in.

Provenance: The collection of Nicholas A. Penachio.
Estimate $400-600

In very good condition with leather and wire intact.


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