Original U.S. Civil War Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard - Dated 1863 Featured Item so this is normal

so this is normal

ornamental buttons to the top edge and an additional two

The liner is correct “high pressure” WWII issue and stamped with the Capac Manufacturing Company logo with frontal eyelet

on inside cloth label

Original U.S. Civil War Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber by Ames Mfg. Co. with Scabbard - Dated 1863 Featured Item so this is normalOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very nice example of the principal cavalry saber used in the U. S. Civil War of 1860 1865. It features all brass mounts, a wood with leather wrapped sword grip and fully intact bound brass wire wrap, and a nice steel scabbard. The leather of the grip is mostly intact, but it does show age and discoloration. There is some wear through to the wood on the rear of the grip. The original leather blade buffer