CONFEDERATE INSCRIBED NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD.

CONFEDERATE INSCRIBED NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD. Model 1852 US Naval officer’s sword made “AMES MFG Co. CHICOPEE, MASS 1852”. This sword is US Navy inspected, meaning it was purchased by government for US Navy officer in 1852. Sword has light, contemporary inscription to the top mount of scabbard that reads “REBEL S_ _ _, C. S. HALE, CSA 1861”. On opposite side of same mount, “1” is inscribed. On top of guard, another large “1” is inscribed. 26” blade is maker marked “AMES MFG CO. CHICOPEE, MASS”, ricasso is stamped “1852, P, RBH”. 13” etched panels on each side of blade show various patriotic Naval motifs. Grip is white sharkskin with gilded twisted wire. Typical 1852 hilt with “USN” in ribbon. Pommel has dropped winged eagle with stars on top. Leather scabbard with three brass mounts. Blade of drag is inspected “P”. CONDITION: 80%-90% gilt wash remains on hilt, pommel, and scabbard mounts. Grip is very good with wear to sharkskin at high spots. Blade is gray. Etched panels are clearly seen. Remnants of green paint are found on blade. Scabbard has glued repair at drag. Blade retains protective washer. 4-57011 JS142 (4,000-6,000)

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
	3164	$5,175.00	CONFEDERATE INSCRIBED NAVAL OFFICER’S SWORD. Model 1852 US Naval officer’s sword made “AMES MFG Co. CHICOPEE, MASS 1852”. This sword is US Navy inspected, meaning it was purchased by government for US Navy officer in 1852. Sword has light, contemporary inscription to the top mount of scabbard that reads “REBEL S_ _ _, C. S. HALE, CSA 1861”. On opposite side of same mount, “1” is inscribed. On top of guard, another large “1” is inscribed. 26” blade is maker marked “AMES MFG CO. CHICOPEE, MASS”, ricasso is stamped “1852, P, RBH”. 13” etched panels on each side of blade show various patriotic Naval motifs. Grip is white sharkskin with gilded twisted wire. Typical 1852 hilt with “USN” in ribbon. Pommel has dropped winged eagle with stars on top. Leather scabbard with three brass mounts. Blade of drag is inspected “P”. CONDITION: 80%-90% gilt wash remains on hilt, pommel, and scabbard mounts. Grip is very good with wear to sharkskin at high spots. Blade is gray. Etched panels are clearly seen. Remnants of green paint are found on blade. Scabbard has glued repair at drag. Blade retains protective washer. 4-57011 JS142 (4,000-6,000) 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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