MODEL 1840 US ARTILLERY SABER.

MODEL 1840 US ARTILLERY SABER. You are bidding on a very nice example of an 1854 dated Ames artillery saber. This is the early type of Ames 1840 where the scabbard does not have a throat and fits directly into a recess cast in the bottom of the guard. This is a very common sword, but it is quite scarce in fine condition like this one. This sword exhibits a very fine 32-1/2″ bright blade with well struck markings, “US/ADK/1854” and on opposite side of blade is marked “AMES MFG CO/CHICOPEE/1849”. The scabbard is fine and untouched with an inspector “ADK” stamped on drag. Inspector’s initials “ADK” and “JWR” are stamped on top of pommel. The leather grip and brass wire wrap are excellent on this sword. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: Blade is bright with a couple small nicks in cutting surface, still exhibiting tool marks. Marks are very crisp as can be seen in photos. Leather grip wrap appears intact along with original wire. Brass hilt and pommel have mustard colored patinaed surfaces with scattered small scratches and stains. Scabbard is solid and sound being overall bright with scattered rust and pitting. 4-39656 JS34 (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
	2420	$1,725.00	MODEL 1840 US ARTILLERY SABER. You are bidding on a very nice example of an 1854 dated Ames artillery saber. This is the early type of Ames 1840 where the scabbard does not have a throat and fits directly into a recess cast in the bottom of the guard. This is a very common sword, but it is quite scarce in fine condition like this one. This sword exhibits a very fine 32-1/2″ bright blade with well struck markings, “US/ADK/1854” and on opposite side of blade is marked “AMES MFG CO/CHICOPEE/1849”. The scabbard is fine and untouched with an inspector “ADK” stamped on drag. Inspector’s initials “ADK” and “JWR” are stamped on top of pommel. The leather grip and brass wire wrap are excellent on this sword. PROVENANCE: Charles Radcliffe Collection. CONDITION: Blade is bright with a couple small nicks in cutting surface, still exhibiting tool marks. Marks are very crisp as can be seen in photos. Leather grip wrap appears intact along with original wire. Brass hilt and pommel have mustard colored patinaed surfaces with scattered small scratches and stains. Scabbard is solid and sound being overall bright with scattered rust and pitting. 4-39656 JS34 (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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