From 1844 till 1865 Ames Manufacturing Company produced approximately 24,604 artillery sabers. From 1844 to 1860 they produced what is called the type one saber which has a recess in the handguard to accepts the scabbard. The type two was made from 1860 to 1865.

Offered is a type two saber dated 1861. The 32 ¼ inch blade is a dusky semi-bright patina. The obverse is marked U.S / JT / 1861. The reverse is marked MADE BY / AMES MFG CO. / CHICOPEE / MASS.

The hilt is flat with the original leather washer. It has a nice untouched patina. The dome is stamped JH and it also has what appears to be LOM engraved in script. The number 22, which is probably a rack number is stamped on the guard.

The steel scabbard has a dark brown patina with some very minor dents. The drag is stamped A.D.K.

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