AMES MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICERS SWORD.

AMES MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICERS SWORD. 30-1/2” etched blade, marked “AMES MFG CO CHICOPEE, MASS”. Sharkskin grip with twisted brass wire. Metal scabbard with brass mounts. Top mount is stamped “AMES MFG CO CHICOPEE, MASS”. This sword is a little higher grade Ames Foot exhibiting finer engraving on blade and blued steel scabbard where normally leather was used. CONDITION: Blade is near mint with about 100% frosting to etching with only several small black and gray stains. Hilt and brass mounts have matching yellow brass patinas. Grip exhibits longitudinal crack through its length. Sharkskin worn at high spots. Scabbard is very good. 4-56052 JS15 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005

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
	2259	$2,702.00	AMES MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICERS SWORD. 30-1/2” etched blade, marked “AMES MFG CO CHICOPEE, MASS”. Sharkskin grip with twisted brass wire. Metal scabbard with brass mounts. Top mount is stamped “AMES MFG CO CHICOPEE, MASS”. This sword is a little higher grade Ames Foot exhibiting finer engraving on blade and blued steel scabbard where normally leather was used. CONDITION: Blade is near mint with about 100% frosting to etching with only several small black and gray stains. Hilt and brass mounts have matching yellow brass patinas. Grip exhibits longitudinal crack through its length. Sharkskin worn at high spots. Scabbard is very good. 4-56052 JS15 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005 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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