Ames Sword Company Saber M1860 S/N 961. Ames Sword Company Civil War era cavalry saber Model 1860, serial number 961. Stamped “U.S” then “J.H.” for inspector Joseph Harris and then “961” for the serial number. The opposition side is stamped with “Ames Mfg. Co. Chicopee Mass.” although it is pitted and difficult to read. There is no scabbard included.
