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Lot 433
[MILITARIA] M1840 Ames Cavalry Sword, Dated 1849
Estimate: $250 - $500
Sold for
$550
Sold Price excludes BP
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $300 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
M1840 Heavy 'Wristbreaker' cavalry saber. Cabotville, [Massachusetts]: Ames Manufacturing Co., 1849. Ricasso stamped "AMES MFG CO / CABOTVILLE / 1849" and "US / WD" on the reverse. Blade 35 1/2 in., overall 43 1/4 in.
A fine "wristbreaker" cavalry saber by the famed Ames Mfg Company. The blade has a nice gunmetal finish throughout with some modeling. The brass guard contrasts nicely with the rest of the sword. The wood grip is present. It comes with the correct scabbard for this sword, which exibits light pitting evenly throughout.
A fine sword with a desirable date and manufacturer. This model would have seen use leading up to and throughout the Civil War, in some cases being more favored than its M1860 replacement.
Note: This lot cannot be packaged and shipped in-house. Successful bidders winning items marked as being packaged and shipped by a third-party service are responsible for paying the third party directly. We are happy to offer complimentary drop-off service to local third-party packing/shipping companies in Columbus, Ohio.
[Civil War, Union, Confederate] [Swords, Knives, Bowie Knives, Knife, Blades]
Condition
Leather & Wire Missing
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