Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Light Artillery Officers Saber by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard - Dated 1862 French Flags The weapon operates on the

The weapon operates on the blowback principle

indicating that these are a matched set

with just a bit of crazing and wear

the effort in Northern France

showing just a bit of light wear and oxidation speckling

Original U.S. Civil War M-1840 Light Artillery Officers Saber by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard - Dated 1862 French Flags The weapon operates on theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of a Civil War Model 1840 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 approximately 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