Guns International #: 102863849
Seller's Inventory #: 1785

Category - Collectibles - Civil War - Edged Weapons Pre 1900

Category
Collectibles - Civil War
Edged Weapons Pre 1900

1864 Dated Ames U.S. Model 1840 NCO Sword with Scabbard & Cloth Bag CIVIL WAR

Description:
1864 Dated Ames U.S. Model 1840 NCO Sword with Scabbard & Cloth Bag
32.4" blade length. 40" overall with scabbard and hilt. Straight single edged blade with single fullers, spearpoint tip, and mounting an all brass hilt with turned down clamshell guard. Knuckle bow initialed W.C on the right edge. Manufacturer mark to left ricasso reads AMES MFG CO/CHICOPEE/MASS. Comes with a leather scabbard with brass throat, drag, and triple hangers, along with a cotton bag. Knuckle guards were often "modified" by the Non Comissioned Officer, to protect his hand, as done with this one....S/H $28....Thanks  Greg 317, 319 cp
CONDITION:
Fine. Blade is bright with some grease residue overall, and clean edge. Hilt shows a pale patina overall with some light nicks to the edges. Scabbard displays some mottled mold discolorations overall with some cracking and patina. Cloth bag with some frayed edges and stains.

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