Hi everyone - this is my first post because I read many different threads about these swords. I was recently given two identical original civil war cavalry sabres and from what I can see they are model 1840. The one I have had stamps on the hilt area of the blade reading “ US AMES MFGC Chicopee mass with the inspector initials as well as 1864 on the opposite side. Now the other sword I have is identical but has no stamps on the lower hilt area of blade whatsoever - it DOES have one stamp on the bottom of the pommel with ADK ( Andrew king from what I can find, the inspector) and that seems to be the only marking on it ...in all of my research I cannot find anything about a stamp less Sabre ...I thought at first it may have worn off the blade but there does not seem to be any markings on the blade.
so I am curious if anyone can help? I will add photos tomorrow of both swords. I am trying to figure out the history, rarity and honestly value of these swords. I am a huge history buff but I will be honest with the fact I have no where to store them and would rather sell them to a collector who has a true interest in military memorabilia. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.
thanks everyone ! Let the help roll in!
so I am curious if anyone can help? I will add photos tomorrow of both swords. I am trying to figure out the history, rarity and honestly value of these swords. I am a huge history buff but I will be honest with the fact I have no where to store them and would rather sell them to a collector who has a true interest in military memorabilia. Any and all help would be greatly appreciated.
thanks everyone ! Let the help roll in!