OUTSTANDING MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICERS SWORD.

OUTSTANDING MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICERS SWORD. 30-1/2” blade and matching scabbard both marked “Ames Mfg. Co., Chicopee, Mass”. Grip is about perfect, retaining 100% sharkskin wrap and gilded, twisted wire. CONDITION: Grip has a longitudinal crack about three inches long which does not affect aesthetics. Blade is near mint retaining about 100% original frosting. Hilt and scabbard mounts retain 90% plus original gilding. Leather scabbard body retains 95% plus original black surface. Scabbard body has three cracks in surface between drag and middle mount, which doesn’t affect structure. 4-50365 (3,500-4,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 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
	618	$4,600.00	OUTSTANDING MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICERS SWORD. 30-1/2” blade and matching scabbard both marked “Ames Mfg. Co., Chicopee, Mass”. Grip is about perfect, retaining 100% sharkskin wrap and gilded, twisted wire. CONDITION: Grip has a longitudinal crack about three inches long which does not affect aesthetics. Blade is near mint retaining about 100% original frosting. Hilt and scabbard mounts retain 90% plus original gilding. Leather scabbard body retains 95% plus original black surface. Scabbard body has three cracks in surface between drag and middle mount, which doesn’t affect structure. 4-50365 (3,500-4,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 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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