U.S. MODEL 1852 U.S. NAVY OFFICER’S PRESENTATION SWORD BY AMES.

U.S. MODEL 1852 U.S. NAVY OFFICER’S PRESENTATION SWORD BY AMES. This sword is a standard grade U.S. regulation Model 1851 U.S. Navy Officer’s sword manufactured by the Ames Manufacturing Co. This sword has a 31” lightly curved singled edged blade with etched decorations over 60% of its length. The decorations consist of military trophies, a fouled anchor and U.S.N. At the ricasso the blade is signed “Ames Mfg. Co. / Chicopee, Mass”. The hilt is of cast brass in regulation style with an oak leaf counterguard superimposed with “U.S.N.” on a banner. The pommel is decorated with cast laurel/oak leaves and the pommel cap with a standing eagle surrounded by stars. The grip is of wood, covered with sharkskin and wrapped with dbl strand twisted brass wire. The scabbard is of leather with regulation brass mounts. The reverse of the top mount is stamped “Ames Mfg. Co. / Chicopee, Mass”. On the front of the top scabbard mount is engraved “ C.A. Hendrickson.” The record of U.S. Navy and Marine officers shows Charles A. Hendrickson as Acting Ensign as of February 25, 1864 with a discharge date of 24 October 1865. Further research may reveal his shipboard service. CONDTION: Very good. Blade is excellent with light patina here and there but no major surface pitting. Hilt is fine, grip good and the scabbard strong-with one very well done repair. 4-58295 CW15 (3,500-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006

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
	895	$2,300.00	U.S. MODEL 1852 U.S. NAVY OFFICER’S PRESENTATION SWORD BY AMES. This sword is a standard grade U.S. regulation Model 1851 U.S. Navy Officer’s sword manufactured by the Ames Manufacturing Co. This sword has a 31” lightly curved singled edged blade with etched decorations over 60% of its length. The decorations consist of military trophies, a fouled anchor and U.S.N. At the ricasso the blade is signed “Ames Mfg. Co. / Chicopee, Mass”. The hilt is of cast brass in regulation style with an oak leaf counterguard superimposed with “U.S.N.” on a banner. The pommel is decorated with cast laurel/oak leaves and the pommel cap with a standing eagle surrounded by stars. The grip is of wood, covered with sharkskin and wrapped with dbl strand twisted brass wire. The scabbard is of leather with regulation brass mounts. The reverse of the top mount is stamped “Ames Mfg. Co. / Chicopee, Mass”. On the front of the top scabbard mount is engraved “ C.A. Hendrickson.” The record of U.S. Navy and Marine officers shows Charles A. Hendrickson as Acting Ensign as of February 25, 1864 with a discharge date of 24 October 1865. Further research may reveal his shipboard service. CONDTION: Very good. Blade is excellent with light patina here and there but no major surface pitting. Hilt is fine, grip good and the scabbard strong-with one very well done repair. 4-58295 CW15 (3,500-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006 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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