PRESENTATION MODEL 1860 AMES STAFF & FIELD SWORD.

PRESENTATION MODEL 1860 AMES STAFF & FIELD SWORD. Standard 1860 Staff & Field officers sword. 31” Diamond shaped blade, which contains etched patriotic panels and manufacturers mark, “Ames Mfg Co. Chicopee, Mass.” Grip is shark skin. Languet has eagle over spray of flags. Folding languet is inscribed, “PRESENTED TO OAKLEY HENDLEY” BY HIS UNCLE THOS. B. OAKLEY. LATE LT. COL. U.S.A JAN. 1901”. Scabbard is blued steel with brass mounts. CONDITION: Blade is frosty and near mint condition. Scabbard body exhibits scattered rust and pitting. Gilted hilt and scabbard mounts are dark and dirty but should clean showing a majority of the original gilt. 4-56776 JS39 (300-600)

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
	904	$1,265.00	PRESENTATION MODEL 1860 AMES STAFF & FIELD SWORD. Standard 1860 Staff & Field officers sword. 31” Diamond shaped blade, which contains etched patriotic panels and manufacturers mark, “Ames Mfg Co. Chicopee, Mass.” Grip is shark skin. Languet has eagle over spray of flags. Folding languet is inscribed, “PRESENTED TO OAKLEY HENDLEY” BY HIS UNCLE THOS. B. OAKLEY. LATE LT. COL. U.S.A JAN. 1901”. Scabbard is blued steel with brass mounts. CONDITION: Blade is frosty and near mint condition. Scabbard body exhibits scattered rust and pitting. Gilted hilt and scabbard mounts are dark and dirty but should clean showing a majority of the original gilt. 4-56776 JS39 (300-600) 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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