M 1840 Cavalry Officer Saber - Ames - Great Blade Etch - Preview

M1840 Cavalry Officer Saber, Minty Blade with all Original frost - Ames

Manufactured: Springfield Mass.  Maker: N. P. Ames  Year: 1840-48  Model: M 1840 Cavalry Officer Saber 
Size: 35.75 inch blade  Condition: Excellent+ 

M 1840 Cavalry Officer Saber by Ames.  Early saber often referred to as the "old wrist breaker".

This specimen is in excellent condition.  Leather grip and double twisted wire are in fine shape.

Original washer is still present.   The blade is excellent with full frost on the etch and original

polish. Obverse blade side has N.P. Ames Cutler Springfield/ stand of arms / foliate /

US Eagle / Foliate.   Reverse side a US flag on a pole / foliate / large US / foliate / mounted officer / foliate / Tecumseh.  The flat o the blade is decorated with leaves. Steel scabbard.

Figure 01.01.45.1: Hilt, Leather grip wrap

Figure 01.01.45.2: Reverse

Figure 01.01.45.3: Top view showing quillon decoration

Figure 01.01.45.4: Blade etch- N.P. Ames / Cutler / Springfield
Crossed American Flags, Liberty cap

Figure 01.01.45.5: Blade etch American Eagle with E. Pluribus Unum

Figure 01.01.45.6: Large U.S and American Flag blade etch

Figure 01.01.45.7: Large U.S and American Flag blade etch

Figure 01.01.45.8: Tecumseh ( American Indian)

Figure 01.01.45.9: Overview

Figure 01.01.45.10:  Reverse