AMES MODEL 1850 STAFF AND FIELD OFFICERS SWORD.

AMES MODEL 1850 STAFF AND FIELD OFFICERS SWORD. 32-1/4” dbl fuller blade etched on both sides with “AMES MFG Co / CHICOPEE / MASS” on the right side. The upper ring support on the scabbard has the same marking stamped. CONDITION: Blade has been cleaned with slight loss to the etching, there are some sizable nicks to the edge of the blade and some light pitting towards the tip. The hilt retains about 1/2 of the gold wash. There is a large crack opening up in the shark skin covering of the grip. The twisted wire is still tight. Scabbard has some minor dents and flakes on the plated surfaces, the drag is bent and battered. 4-48561 X29 (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
	514	$1,610.00	AMES MODEL 1850 STAFF AND FIELD OFFICERS SWORD. 32-1/4” dbl fuller blade etched on both sides with “AMES MFG Co / CHICOPEE / MASS” on the right side. The upper ring support on the scabbard has the same marking stamped. CONDITION: Blade has been cleaned with slight loss to the etching, there are some sizable nicks to the edge of the blade and some light pitting towards the tip. The hilt retains about 1/2 of the gold wash. There is a large crack opening up in the shark skin covering of the grip. The twisted wire is still tight. Scabbard has some minor dents and flakes on the plated surfaces, the drag is bent and battered. 4-48561 X29 (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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