34.5 in. blade, the ricasso stamped "Made by / AMES MFg. Co. / Chicopee / MASS" on the left and "US / J.C.W. / 1865" on the right; brass guard and pommel; leather wrapped grip; with iron scabbard having two suspension loops.

LOA 42.5 in.

A clean and attractive weapon overall; lacks the wire wrap on the grip, which has some chips to the leather; areas of light oxidation, but generally smooth surfaces on ferrous elements.