AMES MODEL 1832 ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD AND MODEL 1840 NAVAL CUTLASS.

You are bidding on a nice pair of Mexican War era military short swords made by N.P. Ames of Springfield, Mass. Artillery Short Sword is dated 1833, marked “US” and inspected. The Naval Cutlass is dated 1846 and inspected. These Naval Cutlasses are difficult to find in nice condition with discernible markings and this is a nice pair of the Naval and Army regulation “Short Swords” of that era. These popular swords made prior to the Mexican War most likely saw service through the Civil War. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: The Artillery Short Sword is very good to fine overall with good discernible markings on blade and hilt as can be seen in photos. The blade is grey/bright overall with old sharpening and several nicks in cutting edge; scabbard is sound and solid though there is a bend in leather at drag and drag is missing 1 of its 4 attachment pins. The Naval Cutlass has similar patina to brass of artillery short sword hilt and scabbard mounts with brass retaining yellow patina with old cleaning; the blade on the Cutlass shows old cleaning and tool marks with staining and pitting; markings are discernible but light on blade as can be seen in photos; scabbard is sound and solid with crazing and cracking to re-dyed leather body. 4-51888 JS93 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2273

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014

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
	2273	$3,737.50	AMES MODEL 1832 ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD AND MODEL 1840 NAVAL CUTLASS. You are bidding on a nice pair of Mexican War era military short swords made by N.P. Ames of Springfield, Mass. Artillery Short Sword is dated 1833, marked “US” and inspected. The Naval Cutlass is dated 1846 and inspected. These Naval Cutlasses are difficult to find in nice condition with discernible markings and this is a nice pair of the Naval and Army regulation “Short Swords” of that era. These popular swords made prior to the Mexican War most likely saw service through the Civil War. PROVENANCE: Collection of Charles A. Lamb. CONDITION: The Artillery Short Sword is very good to fine overall with good discernible markings on blade and hilt as can be seen in photos. The blade is grey/bright overall with old sharpening and several nicks in cutting edge; scabbard is sound and solid though there is a bend in leather at drag and drag is missing 1 of its 4 attachment pins. The Naval Cutlass has similar patina to brass of artillery short sword hilt and scabbard mounts with brass retaining yellow patina with old cleaning; the blade on the Cutlass shows old cleaning and tool marks with staining and pitting; markings are discernible but light on blade as can be seen in photos; scabbard is sound and solid with crazing and cracking to re-dyed leather body. 4-51888 JS93 (2,000-3,000) – Lot 2273 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2014 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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AMES MODEL 1832 ARTILLERY SHORT SWORD AND MODEL 1840 NAVAL CUTLASS.