1840-60 CIVIL WAR Cavalry SWORDS-SCABBARDS mark J.B.A.

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Two antique circa 1840's (?...see note below) Civil War Cavalry Swords and Scabbards....one is marked " J.B.A " with what looks to be a " T" underneath the J.B.A. mark. (On the other sword, it also has the " T"....but, no J.B.A. that I can see.) The other may very well be marked, too...although, t is light rust...and I am leaving the swords and scabbards in as-found condition. Looks to me like a gentle cleaning with a good metal polish would do the trick! The swords have brass on the ends that I would call a cage....that circles the grip....and goes around the hand. The grips are leather wrapped in a twisted brass wire. The one grip is more worn than the other...with twisted wire wear and or possible loss. Other grip is in great condition. The blades of the swords are in great condition ( edges are still sharp!) as is the scabbards ( sheaths that hold the swords)...with once again...some minimal residue or rust.... in need of a gentle polish cleaning. I am by far....NOT an expert on Civil War weapons...so please ask any questions and I will do my best to answer them. Please excuse my unknowingness in describing the parts of the swords. I have taken more pictures than turbo-lister allows...so, send me your email address...and I will forward them on to you. These have been in my friend's family for years...and my friend recently passed away...so his wife asked that I list these for her. One sword measures approx. 40-3/4 inches in total length ( includes handle grip). The other is a bit smaller in length....approx. 39-1/2 inches. The scabbards, each measure 36-3/4 inches long. The interior of scabbards show some light residual rust at the opening....please enlarge all photos for viewing condition and detail. Once again, please feel free to ask any and all questions. FYI...my friend that died...and his family...were originally from a small town in Southern Ohio...Caldwell, Ohio.....Noble County. From what I could find on this great internet of knowledge....J.B.A. was...J.B. Allere of Chicago that made the swords....and that possibly the "T" stands for the inspector. Family name ( provenance) will be disclosed to the winning bidder. PLEASE NOTE: From researching I also found info dating these swords circa 1860.....as mentioned,... I am not an expert pertaining to the swords. PLEASE NOTE: I WILL NOT END AUCTION EARLY. *** Please check out my other auctions listed at this time ... I combine items to help fray the cost of shipping! Thanks for looking and good luck bidding! Please email me a ny questions you may have.... ***Most of my items are antiques or collectibles, tfore, all items are sold as-is, with all sales final.*** NOTE TO BIDDERS: I AM ONLY ABLE TO SHIP ITEMS ONCE A WEEK. *** IF T IS A PROBLEM WITH THIS POLICY, PLEASE NOTE & CONSIDER THIS, WHEN BIDDING. ***I PACK ALL OF MY ITEMS WITH THE UTMOST CARE. I MAKE NO EXTRA $$$ ON PACKING....BUT, I DO CHARGE A "VERY" SMALL AMOUNT TO COVER PACKAGING. PLEASE DO NOT ASK ME TO CHANGE THE AMOUNT STATED IN MY LISTING FOR POSTAGE OR SHIPPING CHARGES. I stand firm with this policy to insure all parties in the transaction are "happy campers"!*** NOTE TO WINNING BIDDERS: PLEASE DO NOT PAY UNTIL YOU RECEIVE AN INVOICE. *** USA BUYERS: I prefer PAYPAL and also accept Money Orders, Personal Checks ( item held for shipping until check clears) and Certified Bank Cashier Checks. I send out most items by US Priority Mail, unless specified above. *** INTERNATIONAL BUYERS: I accept Paypal ONLY from International buyers...no exceptions. I send ALL items by US Global Priority to International buyers- no exceptions! The free listing tool. List your items fast and easy and manage your active items. read more

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