MODEL 1840 AMES FOOT INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD .

MODEL 1840 AMES FOOT INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD . This is the Regulation American Sword for Company grade Officers of Infantry from 1840 ’til 1850. This is the regulation pattern sword for infantry officer’s used in the Mexican war. This is a very nice example with 31-3/4″ straight blade etched with maker’s mark “N.P. Ames/Cutler/Springfield” and various patriotic motifs. The hilt is gilded brass with a decorated urn shaped pommel. The reverse counter guard is hinged. The scabbard his black leather with gilded brass throat and drag. The throat has a hook stud for frog with an unusual Maple leaf decoration pinned and frog button. This is a scarce American sword with an unusual Maple leaf device that could have been carried by a Vermont officer. CONDITION: Blade overall is gray/bright with all etching discernible. Silver-plated copper grip is worn with several small dents. Gilding to hilt is 80% plus, gilding to drag is 80% plus, gilding to throat is only visible in traces. Scabbard body is solid with most all orig. Black coating contact has some cracking and stuffing. Maple leaf device is loose and turns on its pin. 4-32826(3,500-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

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
	1343	$0.00	MODEL 1840 AMES FOOT INFANTRY OFFICER’S SWORD . This is the Regulation American Sword for Company grade Officers of Infantry from 1840 ’til 1850. This is the regulation pattern sword for infantry officer’s used in the Mexican war. This is a very nice example with 31-3/4″ straight blade etched with maker’s mark “N.P. Ames/Cutler/Springfield” and various patriotic motifs. The hilt is gilded brass with a decorated urn shaped pommel. The reverse counter guard is hinged. The scabbard his black leather with gilded brass throat and drag. The throat has a hook stud for frog with an unusual Maple leaf decoration pinned and frog button. This is a scarce American sword with an unusual Maple leaf device that could have been carried by a Vermont officer. CONDITION: Blade overall is gray/bright with all etching discernible. Silver-plated copper grip is worn with several small dents. Gilding to hilt is 80% plus, gilding to drag is 80% plus, gilding to throat is only visible in traces. Scabbard body is solid with most all orig. Black coating contact has some cracking and stuffing. Maple leaf device is loose and turns on its pin. 4-32826(3,500-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 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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