TWO CIVIL WAR MODEL 1860 LIGHT CAVALRY SABERS. A saber by Emerson & Silver, with a brass hilt with solid counter-guard having two branches that connect to the knuckle bow which is secured at the base of the pommel cap which is marked 'DFM', spiral grip with twisted brass wire wrapping (leather mostly missing); curved single-edge blade with false edge at the tip and one narrow and one wide fuller, the ricasso marked 'EMERSON/&/SILVER/TRENTON/N.J.' and 'U.S./D.F.M./1864'; iron scabbard with suspension rings. Blade lg. 34 3/4, overall lg. 41 in. A saber by Ames, with a brass hilt with solid counter-guard having two branches that connect to the knuckle bow which is secured at the base of the pommel cap which is marked 'A.D.K.', spiral grip with twisted brass wire wrapping; curved single-edge blade with false edge at the tip and one narrow and one wide fuller, the ricasso marked 'AMES MFG CO/CHICOPEE/MASS' and 'U.S./A.D.K./1865'; iron scabbard with suspension rings. Blade lg. 34 3/4, overall lg. 41 in. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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Estimate $700-$900
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$360
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Aug 8, 2026, 12:00 PM EDTMarlborough, MA, United States































