This is the saber bayonet used on the model 1860 Sharps rifle. This one was manufactured by Ames. The recurved 21-13/16 inch blade is 1-1/4 inches thick. It has a gunmetal gray patina with some dark age spots, but no nicks on the cutting edge. The fuller is 14-3/4 inches in length. The blade is stamped “1861” on the obverse ricasso and “AMES MFG. Co. / CHICOPEE / MASS’ on the reverse. The brass hilt is 4-7/8 inches long and has been polished to a semi-bright finish.  [FF]

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