Just received my Confederate States Armory at Kenansville, NC by Louis Froelich sword with blued scabbard
Stats:
weight with scabbard: 2 lbs 7oz
weight of sword: 1 lb 8oz
total length: 35 7/8"
blade length: 30 3/4"
width at ricasso: 15/16"'
width at center: 13/16"
width 1" from tip: 1/2"
thickness at ricasso: 7/32"
leather wrap with brass wire, scabbard is blued steel with brass mounts
Here is a pic of the Froelich repro next to the Ames Model-1862 Light
Cavalry Saber sold by Ames Sword Co

Wow. Do they have other models available, too? How bout a Web site?

OK, Ben. Now you've done it. I've often seen Civil War era swords or sabers I'd like to own, but never had any idea about which manufacturers offer the best quality for price. Now you come along and give me a reason to think seriously about getting one of these weapons. What do you think of the many swords and sabers priced under $150 from Atlanta Cutlery (Windlass) or CAS-Iberia? The prices often are under $80. The prices listed by your eBay contact also seem outstanding. $150 for this piece???? That's fantastic! Are these weapons inexpensive because they're poor replicas or because they're easier to manufacture than some other styles? I've always wondered about this....I suppose some originals of this era can be had for less than what some folks here would pay for a custom medieval or renaissance replica, so perhaps that holds the prices down.

For military sabres I highly recommend Thd Discriminating General.

www.militaryheritage.com

Good prices, quality and service.

I love the look of their model 1796/Blucher. Do I recall that you have that weapon, Patrick?

I have only seen 1 sword from www.militaryheritage.com and it was a beauty....The Cuirassier Trooper's Sword at the Hilton Gun Show in Reno if I was not set on picking up other goodies I would have bought it


On the CW swords from Atlanta Cutlery they have always looked good from the pictures but I think with any sword you buy from Atlanta Cutlery to include the CW line the quality will always vary...if you do get one and it is not what you expect at least we all know they have a good return policy. I have not seen the CW swords from CAS-Iberia yet, I'll have to check them out....The link I posted, the seller sells alot of Ames repros from the Ames Sword Co + some antique Ames...I think they are inexspensive do to these swords being made in India, except for his antiques
I chose to buy the Ames Model-1862 Light Cavalry Saber from the Ames Sword Co because they work off original molds and the blade is stamped on both sides and not marked with "India" or "Windlass Steelcrafts" even though the blade is made in India which I think all repro CW swords are.