MODEL 1840 AMES CALVARY SABER DATED 1846.

MODEL 1840 AMES CALVARY SABER DATED 1846. You are bidding on a scarce Mexican War era “heavy” Calvary saber. Soldiers who carried this sword often lovingly called it “the wrist breaker”. This is a fine example with a bright blade with excellent markings and a excellent grip wrap with fine original scabbard. Sword is marked on the ricasso “NP AMES/CABOTVILLE/1846” and the opposite side of blade is marked “US/NWP”. Pommel is inspected again “NWP” and “WAT”. The scabbard appears correct for the sword and fits perfectly, however there are no discernible inspector marks. Sword retains its original protective washer. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: Blade is bright showing original tool marks and a few small areas of pitting and staining. Grip retains all of its original leather and wire wrap, however high areas show much scuffing. Brass hilt and pommel exhibit several dents, scattered staining and white paint splatters. Scabbard is brown/bright with patches of rust and pitting, otherwise scabbard is very sound and solid with no dents. 4-39658 JS35 (800-1,200)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010

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
	2412	$1,265.00	MODEL 1840 AMES CALVARY SABER DATED 1846. You are bidding on a scarce Mexican War era “heavy” Calvary saber. Soldiers who carried this sword often lovingly called it “the wrist breaker”. This is a fine example with a bright blade with excellent markings and a excellent grip wrap with fine original scabbard. Sword is marked on the ricasso “NP AMES/CABOTVILLE/1846” and the opposite side of blade is marked “US/NWP”. Pommel is inspected again “NWP” and “WAT”. The scabbard appears correct for the sword and fits perfectly, however there are no discernible inspector marks. Sword retains its original protective washer. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: Blade is bright showing original tool marks and a few small areas of pitting and staining. Grip retains all of its original leather and wire wrap, however high areas show much scuffing. Brass hilt and pommel exhibit several dents, scattered staining and white paint splatters. Scabbard is brown/bright with patches of rust and pitting, otherwise scabbard is very sound and solid with no dents. 4-39658 JS35 (800-1,200) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2010 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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