VERY RARE AMES CAVALRY SWORD W/USER IDENTIFICATION.

VERY RARE AMES CAVALRY SWORD W/USER IDENTIFICATION. 35-3/16” dbl fuller blade marked “AMES MFg Co / CHICOPEE. / MASS” on the left ricasso “U.S / JH / 1859” on the right. Left side of the guard is stamped “J.F. MILLIGAN.” Milligan has not been researched. Brass parts of the hilt were gilded. Throat of the iron scabbard has an inspector’s initial “R”. CONDITION: Sword has been lightly cleaned with some light pitting remaining. About half of the gild on the guard and pommel remains. Leather grip has lost about half of the surface but is still solid. Scabbard has several heavy dents and overall light pitting. 4-48605 FS161 (Lowry Estate) (1,000-1,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2003

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
	513	$1,265.00	VERY RARE AMES CAVALRY SWORD W/USER IDENTIFICATION. 35-3/16” dbl fuller blade marked “AMES MFg Co / CHICOPEE. / MASS” on the left ricasso “U.S / JH / 1859” on the right. Left side of the guard is stamped “J.F. MILLIGAN.” Milligan has not been researched. Brass parts of the hilt were gilded. Throat of the iron scabbard has an inspector’s initial “R”. CONDITION: Sword has been lightly cleaned with some light pitting remaining. About half of the gild on the guard and pommel remains. Leather grip has lost about half of the surface but is still solid. Scabbard has several heavy dents and overall light pitting. 4-48605 FS161 (Lowry Estate) (1,000-1,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2003 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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