THREE FINE AMES CIVIL WAR ERA SWORDS FROM THREE BRANCHES OF SERVICE.

THREE FINE AMES CIVIL WAR ERA SWORDS FROM THREE BRANCHES OF SERVICE. This lot consists of an 1864 dated and inspected Model 1860 enlisted Naval cutlass in very fine overall condition with original scabbard. Also included is an 1837 dated Model 1832 enlisted dragoon saber and lastly, a Model 1850 staff and field officer’s sword. All three of these regulation Ames swords are in beautiful condition and are all hard to find in comparable condition with such fine and discernible markings. CONDITION: Naval cutlass has gray 26″ blade with scattered staining and pitting. Ames markings, date and inspector’s marks are excellent as can be seen in photos. Accompanying scabbard is black leather with numerous rivet construction with a brass frog button. Scabbard fits sword well, is quite solid with scattered scuffing and loss of one rivet. Leather grip is intact and complete though scuffed with minor reductions. Dragoon saber is marked “UNITED STATES” on blade and the inspector and maker’s mark are easily discerned on ricasso. Correct metal scabbard with split sword rings is inspected on drag. Overall good and solid with scattered small dents and dings. Grip leather and wire appear to be new restorations but extremely well & correctly done. The staff and field officer’s sword appears “as found” with brass-mounted browned steel scabbard. Brass mounts and hilt exhibit good yellow patina with tiny traces of gold wash in protected areas. The 32″ blade has various American etched motifs and an etched “AMES” maker’s mark. Maker’s mark is also found on top brass mount. 4-38709 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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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	2224	$2,645.00	THREE FINE AMES CIVIL WAR ERA SWORDS FROM THREE BRANCHES OF SERVICE. This lot consists of an 1864 dated and inspected Model 1860 enlisted Naval cutlass in very fine overall condition with original scabbard. Also included is an 1837 dated Model 1832 enlisted dragoon saber and lastly, a Model 1850 staff and field officer’s sword. All three of these regulation Ames swords are in beautiful condition and are all hard to find in comparable condition with such fine and discernible markings. CONDITION: Naval cutlass has gray 26″ blade with scattered staining and pitting. Ames markings, date and inspector’s marks are excellent as can be seen in photos. Accompanying scabbard is black leather with numerous rivet construction with a brass frog button. Scabbard fits sword well, is quite solid with scattered scuffing and loss of one rivet. Leather grip is intact and complete though scuffed with minor reductions. Dragoon saber is marked “UNITED STATES” on blade and the inspector and maker’s mark are easily discerned on ricasso. Correct metal scabbard with split sword rings is inspected on drag. Overall good and solid with scattered small dents and dings. Grip leather and wire appear to be new restorations but extremely well & correctly done. The staff and field officer’s sword appears “as found” with brass-mounted browned steel scabbard. Brass mounts and hilt exhibit good yellow patina with tiny traces of gold wash in protected areas. The 32″ blade has various American etched motifs and an etched “AMES” maker’s mark. Maker’s mark is also found on top brass mount. 4-38709 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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