Help Identifying Sword.. Part 2

[obal7]

As I mentioned on my earlier thread, here is the 2nd, probably more worn and more unidentifiable sword. It also has a few unusual markings on the guard and the pomel . Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

[E_just_E]

This is the same model 1860 cavalry sword as the other one. Unfortunately the year stamp and the maker's mark have been worn to identify it any further. However, if I were to guess the manufacturer, I would guess Ames, because their mark was the lightest and easily rubbed off:

 

[obal7]

Thanks again! Any guesses about the other markings? 80? 099 (or 660) with the WWat??

 

[E_just_E]

Thanks again! Any guesses about the other markings? 80? 099 (or 660) with the WWat??

I think that someone named W. Watt owned that at some time and scratched his name on it with something like a knife
Might be interesting to see whether someone with that name enlisted in Union Cavarly during the ACW or the Indian Wars
The others are production/inspection stamps.

 

[Package4]

If the name is W Watt, there are only three that I can find on the Union side and twelve on the Southern side. Union troopers:

William Watt
Residence Boone County IN;
Enlisted on 2/20/1864 as a Private.
On 2/20/1864 he mustered into "F" Co. IN 9th Cavalry
He was Mustered Out on 8/28/1865 at Vicksburg, MS

Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:
- Report of the Adjutant General of the State of Indiana
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William Watt
Residence was not listed;
Enlisted on 2/7/1864 as a Private.
On 2/7/1864 he mustered into "K" Co. PA 12th Cavalry
He was Mustered Out on 7/20/1865 at Winchester, VA
Other Information:
born in 1835 in Plum Twp, Venango Co, PA
(Wife: Emaline Beagler)
After the War he lived in Sheffield, PA

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- History of Pennsylvania Volunteers, 1861-1865
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William Watt
Residence was not listed; 19 years old.
Enlisted on 2/24/1864 as a Private.
On 2/24/1864 he mustered into "F" Co. OH 4th Cavalry
He was Mustered Out on 5/30/1865 at Cleveland, OH

Sources used by Historical Data Systems, Inc.:
- Official Roster of the Soldiers of the State of Ohio
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[obal7]

Amazing! Thanks...

 

[James N.]

I'll point out that at some time yours had some extreme repair or was rehilted; the tang rivet should be round and smooth like that above. For additional information see my thread: http://civilwartalk.com/threads/cavalry-and-dragoon-sabers-by-the-n-p-ames-co.109389/

 

[obal7]

James N. Thanks for sharing that history and your swords with me. Nice thread!