UNUSUAL AMES MILITIA OFFICERS SWORD.

UNUSUAL AMES MILITIA OFFICERS SWORD. 26” DBL-edged single fullered blade appears to have been longer at one time. Etched with typical Ames patriotic motifs and signed, “WP AMES CUTLER, SPRINGFIELD”. Crossguard is unusual cruciform form with languet with eagle with 13 stars. Grip appears to be from 1840 NCO sword with urn shaped pommel. Scabbard is leather lined iron with frog button. CONDITION: Blade etch is all discernable. Tip of blade is rounded. Scattered light pitting. Traces of gilt on crossguard and pommel. Steel scabbard is very good with custom-made brass throat. 4-51075 JS70 (400-500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004

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
	767	$4,600.00	UNUSUAL AMES MILITIA OFFICERS SWORD. 26” DBL-edged single fullered blade appears to have been longer at one time. Etched with typical Ames patriotic motifs and signed, “WP AMES CUTLER, SPRINGFIELD”. Crossguard is unusual cruciform form with languet with eagle with 13 stars. Grip appears to be from 1840 NCO sword with urn shaped pommel. Scabbard is leather lined iron with frog button. CONDITION: Blade etch is all discernable. Tip of blade is rounded. Scattered light pitting. Traces of gilt on crossguard and pommel. Steel scabbard is very good with custom-made brass throat. 4-51075 JS70 (400-500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2004 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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