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Lot 728
US Civil War Ames Model 1832 Artillery Short Sword
Estimate: $400 - $600
Current Bid
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| $500 | $50 |
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Manufacturer: N.P. Ames-Springfield
Model: 1832 Artillery short sword
Blade Length: 19.5 in.
Overall Length: 25.5 in.
Condition: Very good; very light wear for age; blade shows some light pitting; appears to have been polished some; handle has light wear for age; scabbard is very nice for age
Marked: "UNITED / STATES / 1839 / WS" on one Ricasso and eagle / N.P AMES / SPRINGFIELD" on the other; guard is marked "MS"; top of the guard is marked "WS" and "M.P.L. / ORD."
Includes: scabbard
Provenance: Property from the home of an Austin, Texas collector
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