FINE AMES MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD.

FINE AMES MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD. 30-3/8″ dbl fuller blade with 18″ etched pattern on both sides. The left side has “U.S.” in the center of the etching. The right side has the American eagle in the center and “Ames Mfg. Co. / Chicopee / Mass.” at the base. The right ricasso has “J.H.” inspector mark and the left the date 1862. The leather scabbard has gilt brass fittings and is marked “AMES MFG. CO. / CHICOPEE / MASS” on the throat. A note attached to the top carrying ring states that this was carried by “Capt. Wm. H. Ross – 26th Reg. Ohio Vol. Infantry”. CONDITION: The blade is bright with only minor handling marks. The hilt is bright with no signs of wear. The leather is cracked and taped at two places on the scabbard. The mountings are bright. Hamilton Collection 4-52148 FS444 (1,500-2,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1226	$5,060.00	FINE AMES MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD. 30-3/8″ dbl fuller blade with 18″ etched pattern on both sides. The left side has “U.S.” in the center of the etching. The right side has the American eagle in the center and “Ames Mfg. Co. / Chicopee / Mass.” at the base. The right ricasso has “J.H.” inspector mark and the left the date 1862. The leather scabbard has gilt brass fittings and is marked “AMES MFG. CO. / CHICOPEE / MASS” on the throat. A note attached to the top carrying ring states that this was carried by “Capt. Wm. H. Ross – 26th Reg. Ohio Vol. Infantry”. CONDITION: The blade is bright with only minor handling marks. The hilt is bright with no signs of wear. The leather is cracked and taped at two places on the scabbard. The mountings are bright. Hamilton Collection 4-52148 FS444 (1,500-2,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2004 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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