1) Ames Mfg. Co. 1840 NCO sword, 39" OAL, 32 1/4" blade, "U.S./AHC/1863" and maker's marked, clamshell guard, brass hilt, wire wrapped grip, and visibly peened tang. 2) Unmarked Ames style cavalry saber, 39 1/2" OAL, 33" gently curved blade with thick rolled spine, clamshell guard, 1840 NCO style brass hilt, wire wrapped grip, and visibly peened tang. 3) 1840 NCO pattern sword, 38" OAL, 31 3/4" blade, half clamshell guard marked "7" three times, brass hilt, wire wrapped grip, visibly peened tang. All are good or better showing aged patina and some mild wear.