TWO EXCEPTIONAL CIVIL WAR AMES EDGED WEAPONS.

1) Model 1832 regulation short artillery sword “N.P. AMES / SPRINGFIELD” on one ricasso and “UNITED / STATES / 1833″ on other. 25-3/4″ overall with 19” double edged blade with 3 fullers, complete “ADK” inspected scabbard. 2) Ames Dahlgren Bowie-bayonet, 16-5/8″ overall, 12″ blade dated and inspected “U.S.N. / D.R. / 1863” with full maker’s mark. Matching brass mounted leather scabbard. These 2 knives are very fine examples, retaining most of their orig finish. PROVENANCE: The spectacular collections of Ray Bentley featuring the finest and rarest deluxe antique Winchesters in the world. CONDITION: 1) Blade retains some orig luster with staining and pinprick pitting. Several nicks in cutting edge. Markings are crisp and well discerned. Scabbard is sound and solid, retaining most of its orig black dyed surface. Scabbard mounts and hilt have mixed mustard patinas. 2) Blade retains most of orig luster with several light nicks in cutting edge. Brass mounts have matching, cleaned patina. Scabbard body is sound, retaining most of its orig black finish with some scuffing. 53094-160 JS (1,500-2,000) – Lot 2295

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2018

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
	2295	$4,600.00	TWO EXCEPTIONAL CIVIL WAR AMES EDGED WEAPONS. 1) Model 1832 regulation short artillery sword “N.P. AMES / SPRINGFIELD” on one ricasso and “UNITED / STATES / 1833″ on other. 25-3/4″ overall with 19” double edged blade with 3 fullers, complete “ADK” inspected scabbard. 2) Ames Dahlgren Bowie-bayonet, 16-5/8″ overall, 12″ blade dated and inspected “U.S.N. / D.R. / 1863” with full maker’s mark. Matching brass mounted leather scabbard. These 2 knives are very fine examples, retaining most of their orig finish. PROVENANCE: The spectacular collections of Ray Bentley featuring the finest and rarest deluxe antique Winchesters in the world. CONDITION: 1) Blade retains some orig luster with staining and pinprick pitting. Several nicks in cutting edge. Markings are crisp and well discerned. Scabbard is sound and solid, retaining most of its orig black dyed surface. Scabbard mounts and hilt have mixed mustard patinas. 2) Blade retains most of orig luster with several light nicks in cutting edge. Brass mounts have matching, cleaned patina. Scabbard body is sound, retaining most of its orig black finish with some scuffing. 53094-160 JS (1,500-2,000) – Lot 2295 Auction: Firearms - Spring 2018 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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TWO EXCEPTIONAL CIVIL WAR AMES EDGED WEAPONS.