The Second Mass and Its Fighting CaliforniansA Reference site of images, articles, artifacts of the Second Massachusetts Cavalry including the Cal 100 and the Cal Battalion.
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Model 1860 Cavalry Saber - 2nd Mass Cav markings and in
excellent condition. The Ames blade is marked US
and 1865 with inspector's markings J.C.W. at ricasso.
The opposite side of the blade is marked Ames.
On the inside face of the knuckle bow is a regimental marking 2
MS CAV with identical though faint marking on right side of scabbard
drag. The brass shows an untouched honey gold patina.
The leather grip is nearly 100% with original wire wrap.
The metal scabbard shows a nice even toned patina with two very
minor dents close to the drag. Rounded edge of drag
shows some ground wear and rings/mounts show signs of use.
Write-up and photography courtesy of Mike Sorenson |
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