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3329
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$1,725.00
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LOT OF TWO SWORDS. 1) 34-3/4” dbl fuller blade with the arced Ames marking on the left ricasso & “US /C.E.W /1864” on the right. No marking on the hilt. There is a sgl “K” on the drag of the scabbard. CONDITION: Blade is bright with scattered light pitting. Hilt is extremely dark and both branches have been bent. Scabbard has a coating of heavy crusty rust . 2) Is an Ames Model 1842 artillery sword. 32” sgl fuller blade marked with the Ames banner on the left ricasso and “CONN / 1862” on the right. There are a number of letters and numbers on the guard, some of which have been crossed out. The guard, pommel and scabbard have been plated. CONDITION: Blade has been cleaned to bright with light pitting remaining. 85% of the plating remains on the hilt. 50% on the scabbard mixed with light rust and pitting. 4-57383, 4-57399 FS248 (700-1,200)
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. |