PAIR OF MODEL 1832 REGULATION SHORT ARTILLERY SWORDS.

PAIR OF MODEL 1832 REGULATION SHORT ARTILLERY SWORDS. This is a fairly matched pair of 1856 dated Ames artillery short swords. Both swords have matching inspector’s initials “JH” on blades and hilts along with matching inspector’s “RHKW” on hilts and “ADK” on scabbard drags. Blades on these swords measure just over 19″ and have brass mounted leather scabbards; one in much better condition than the other but both being very good overall. CONDITION: Both swords exhibit good yellow patina to scabbard mounts and hilts. Blades are well marked though the maker’s mark is poorly struck and “CHICOPEE” is only partially readable on both. Both blades have some original finish though one blade has been cleaned and both exhibit scattered staining and pitting. Scabbards retain all pins for mount attachment. One scabbard has a very sound, fine leather body with only two large age cracks and large dent in drag on reverse. Other scabbard is also quite solid but has a little bit of flex where bent in middle, numerous age cracks, scuffing and loss of maybe 5-10% of scabbard’s original black finish and drag is loose at pins. 4-38714 (1,500-2,500)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2227	$1,150.00	PAIR OF MODEL 1832 REGULATION SHORT ARTILLERY SWORDS. This is a fairly matched pair of 1856 dated Ames artillery short swords. Both swords have matching inspector’s initials “JH” on blades and hilts along with matching inspector’s “RHKW” on hilts and “ADK” on scabbard drags. Blades on these swords measure just over 19″ and have brass mounted leather scabbards; one in much better condition than the other but both being very good overall. CONDITION: Both swords exhibit good yellow patina to scabbard mounts and hilts. Blades are well marked though the maker’s mark is poorly struck and “CHICOPEE” is only partially readable on both. Both blades have some original finish though one blade has been cleaned and both exhibit scattered staining and pitting. Scabbards retain all pins for mount attachment. One scabbard has a very sound, fine leather body with only two large age cracks and large dent in drag on reverse. Other scabbard is also quite solid but has a little bit of flex where bent in middle, numerous age cracks, scuffing and loss of maybe 5-10% of scabbard’s original black finish and drag is loose at pins. 4-38714 (1,500-2,500) 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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