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MODEL 1860 AMES

• Ames U.S. Model 1860 cavalry
  Ames U.S. Model 1860 cavalry saber and scabbard. ?
• MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICERS SWORD:
  MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICERS SWORD: Stamped US 1861 AMES, sold with scabbard, see photos for condition.
• MODEL 1832 ARTILLERY SWORD BY AMES.
  MODEL 1832 ARTILLERY SWORD BY AMES. American. Blade marked ''183-'' (1833 or 1835) and ''NP Ames Springfield''. Brass fish scale grip has engraved eagle and soldered copper tag with ''42''. 25''l.
• U.S. Civil War Model 1840 Cavalry
  U.S. Civil War Model 1840 Cavalry Sword Made by Ames This Ames ''wrist breaker'' has a 35'' blade with brass three-branch guard US and dated 185? on blade; with scabbard. Condition: Very good.
• Model 1840 US Artillery Sword
  Model 1840 US Artillery Sword marked "Ames Mfg Co, Chicopee, Mass.", Civil War era, marked on other side "US JH 1864", brass guard, original grip and wire, 32 in. blade; metal scabbard, 39-1/4 in. total length,
• AMES MODEL 1860 CAVALRY SABER 34.5
  AMES MODEL 1860 CAVALRY SABER 34.5 in. blade, the ricasso stamped "Made by / AMES MFg. Co. / Chicopee / MASS" on the left and "US / J.C.W. / 1865" on the right; brass guard and pommel; leather wrapped grip; with iron scabbard having two suspension loops.
• AMES MODEL 1860 CAVALRY SABER 34.5
  AMES MODEL 1860 CAVALRY SABER 34.5 in. blade, the ricasso stamped "Made by / AMES MFg. Co. / Chicopee / MASS" on the left and "US / J.C.W. / 1865" on the right; brass guard and pommel; leather wrapped grip; with iron scabbard having two suspension loops.
• AMES MODEL 1850 ARTILLERY SWORD:
  AMES MODEL 1850 ARTILLERY SWORD: With marked scabbard, see photos for condition.
• US Civil War Model 1840 Light
  US Civil War Model 1840 Light Artillery Sword by Ames 32.5'' curved blade with single fuller marked at ricasso Ames Mfg Chicopee Mass in a banner. On the reverse in three lines U.S. ADK dated 1861.  Metal scabbard. Condition: Very good.
• U.S. AMES MODEL 1850 STAFF &
  U.S. AMES MODEL 1850 STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS SWORD: Sold with original scabbard which is also marked AMES.
• AMES MANUFACTURING COMPANY, U.S.
  AMES MANUFACTURING COMPANY, U.S. MODEL 1840 N.C.O. SWORD AND SCABBARD, DATED 1863 LENGTH: 40 IN. (X 101.60 CM.)AMES MANUFACTURING COMPANY, U.S. MODEL 1840 N.C.O. SWORD AND SCABBARD, DATED 1863, brass hilt features grips with a cast, wire wrap cover with a double shell-style guard, base of blade signed 'U.S. ADK 1863' (2) Dimensions: Length: 40 in. ( x 101.60 cm.)
• AMES MODEL 1860 LIGHT CAVALRY SWORD
  AMES MODEL 1860 LIGHT CAVALRY SWORD AND SCABBARD U.S. Ames Model 1860 light cavalry sword. 34-3/4" double fuller blade with "US/D.R./1863" on the right ricasso and "AMES MFG./CHICOPEE/MASS" on the reverse. Brass two branch guard with wire wrapped leather grip. D.R. stamped on helmet pommel. Steel scabbard is unmarked but is period.
• U.S. Civil War Ames Model 1860
  U.S. Civil War Ames Model 1860 Naval Cutlass 26'' single-edged blade marked on left ricasso?Ames MFG Co. Chicopee Mass. and with U.S.N. and inspector's marks on right ricasso dated 1862. half solid brass basket guard with more inspector's marks on rear stepped brass domed pommel with half backstrap leather-covered ribbed grip. Condition: Very good. No Scabbard.
• MODEL 1832 U.S. FOOT ARTILLERY
  MODEL 1832 U.S. FOOT ARTILLERY SWORD Marked "Ames / Springfield."
• MODEL 1860 CAVALRY SABER. Unmarked
  MODEL 1860 CAVALRY SABER. Unmarked but probably Ames Manufacturing dated 1862 on the ricasso 34 3/4'' blade brass guard wire-wrapped grip and metal scabbard. Some deterioration to the leather grip corrosion to the scabbard.
• Model 1860 Light Cavalry Sword By
  Model 1860 Light Cavalry Sword By Ames 35" long single-edged blade with short false edge and 3/4 fuller; ricasso stamped Ames MFG. Co./Cabotville on left and US/WD on right; hilt with single-piece brass guard/knuckle bow with brass pommel having 1/4 backstrap wood grip. Steel scabbard with throat double carrying rings and drag. Condition: Leather and brass wire is missing on the handle.? Overall good.
• MODEL 1841 AMES NAVY PISTOLThis
  MODEL 1841 AMES NAVY PISTOLThis is an extremely nice Ames box lock pistol, with the desirable date of 1843 on both lock and barrel. The metal is clean, with very strong marks, including N.P. Ames, Springfield Mass., and USN 1843 on the lockplate, and USN 1843 over JCB and P on the barrel. The stock is also clean, with a small oval cartouche on the sideplate area. Dimensions: 12 ½ inches long overall, with the barrel being 6 inches long. Processing and shipping with the continental U.S. $25.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Condition: Overall very good and better, with exceptionally clear marks on the metal. There is a small dent and scratches on the barrel band, and a dent on the wood of the butt. The steel is nicely toned, and there is a tiny bit of pitting behind the bolster. Witherell's strives to provide as much information and photographs as possible but encourages in-person inspection by bidders. Condition: statements are only for general guidance and should not be relied upon as complete statements of fact and do not constitute a representation, warranty or assumption of liability by Witherell's. All lots are sold "AS IS" under terms and conditions.
• United States Model 1860 Sharps
  United States Model 1860 Sharps sword bayonet Ames Mfg. Co. Chicopee MA dated 1860 with brass-mounted leather scabbard the blade 22 in. L. Blade has some pitting.
• US Civil War Model 1840 NCO Sword
  US Civil War Model 1840 NCO Sword With Scabbard 32'' blade marked Ames & Co. Chicopee Mass. dated 1864 on the reverse. Full fuller brass handle knuckle bow pommel and guard with scabbard. Condition: Very good.
• AMES MODEL 1833 DRAGOON SWORD &
  AMES MODEL 1833 DRAGOON SWORD & SCABBARD: Brass hilt with wood grip grip retains partial leather wrap. Inspector mark J.M. on quillion. 34'' blade with engraved ''United States'' Marked N. P. Ames Cutler Springfield 1836. Correct metal scabbard. 40 3/4'' l. overall.CONDITION: Note areas of surface peppering and age staining on blade scabbard has several dents or smiles.
• U.S. Model 1850 cavalry saber by
  U.S. Model 1850 cavalry saber by Ames Mfg. Co. 34 1/2'' curved blade with 3/4'' fullers on both sides ricasso marked ''AMES MFG. CO. CHICOPEE MASS.'' (L) & ''U.S. G.W.S. 1864'' (R); brass three bar hilt with Phrigian cap wood grip wrapped with leather and twisted brass wire. overall L41'' Very good to excellant. Nice even patina on all metal surfaces. Leather & wire grip in very good original condition. No scabbard. Back    Inquiry      Previous Item   Next Item © Charlton Hall Auctions.  Images descriptions and condition reports used on this site are original copyright material and are not to be reproduced without permission. For further information telephone 803.779.5678     © 2012 CHARLTON HALL GALLERIES INC.
• AMES MEXICAN WAR ERA MODEL 1840
  AMES MEXICAN WAR ERA MODEL 1840 CAVALRY SABER 36 in. curved blade, the ricasso stamped "CABOTVIILLE / 184--" on the right and "U - / - WR" on the left, the brass pommel stamped by inspector "J. W. R.' (James Wolfe Ripley, 1843-1855), brass guard over wooden grip wrapped in leather secured by brass wire; iron scabbard with two suspension loops.
• AMES MFG. CO. CIVIL WAR LIGHT
  AMES MFG. CO. CIVIL WAR LIGHT ARTILLERY SWORDAmes Mfg. Co. Civil War model 1840 light artillery sword and scabbard, with ADK inspector stamp and dated 1854 , brass hand guard, and sharkskin wrap, 32" blade. Condition: Loss to wire wrap on grip, some light pitting to blade.
• MODEL 1832 AMES FOOT ARTILLERY
  MODEL 1832 AMES FOOT ARTILLERY SWORD: 18 3/4'' blade marked NP Ames Springfield United States 1835 with inspectors initials JM. All brass hilt stamped ORD and HKC inspector. 24 1/2'' overall.CONDITION: Note chips areas of surface rust pitting and roughness to blade. Nicks to crossguard.
• Model 1850 US Foot Officer's
  Model 1850 US Foot Officer's Sword blade marked "Made by Ames Mfg Co Chicopee, Mass", guard with openwork scroll decoration, 30-1/4 in. blade; scabbard, 38 in. total length,
• US NAVAL MODEL 1860 CUTLASSAn
  US NAVAL MODEL 1860 CUTLASSAn Ames Model 1860 U. S. Naval boarding cutlass, with embossed leather grip and shaped brass hilt guard. Stamped very faintly "Made by AMES MFG. CO. CHICOPEE MASS" and "862" just above the hilt. Riveted handle guard stamped "38" to the exterior "5M 824" to the interior. No scabbard present. Measures 33 inches long overall with a 26 inch blade. Condition Overall good condition, noting some pitting to the blade, and typical wear to the leather grip.
• AMES MODEL 1840 CAVALRY SABER
  AMES MODEL 1840 CAVALRY SABER 35-3/4 in. blade, the ricasso stamped US / S.K on the right and N. P. AMES / CABOTVILLE / 1847 on the left, brass guard and pommel, leather retaining two strands of wire over wooden grip; iron scabbard with two suspension rings.
• NAVAL CUTLASS. Ames
  NAVAL CUTLASS. Ames Manufacturing Company Chicopee Massachusetts. Model 1860 dated 1862 on the ricasso. Brass guard wire-wrapped grip and leather scabbard. 26'' blade. Minor corrosion on blade frog is a replacement by the Dixie GunWorks.
• Model 1860 Cavalry Sword by Ames
  Model 1860 Cavalry Sword by Ames 35" blade length marked at ricasso Ames Mfg Chicopee Mass and on the reverse in three lines U.S JH and dated 1859. Condition: Brass wire is loose but still intact.? Blade has been lightly cleaned.? Scabbard has nice dark untouched patina.? A very rare date 1859.
• EARLY AMES MODEL 1832 FOOT
  EARLY AMES MODEL 1832 FOOT ARTILLERY SWORD Marked N. P. AMES / SPRINGFIELD and UNITED / STATES / 1835, with a 19-1/8 in. blade beneath a brass fish scale grip and plain cross guard, the pommel cast with an American eagle on both sides; complete with the proper leather scabbard having a brass throat and tip.
• Ames Contract Model 1860 light
  Ames Contract Model 1860 light cavalry sabre dated 1860 with inspector's initials ''ADK;'' 40 3/4 in. L. overall Estimate $ 100-150 Appears to be a battlefield relic. The blade has a slight bend. The brass basketwrok hilt has been repaired and has an additional unrepaired break.
• N.P. AMES MODEL 1842 NAVY PISTOL
  N.P. AMES MODEL 1842 NAVY PISTOL United StatesC. 1845.54 bore, NSN, walnut stock with a light cartouche on the left side, brass fittings, lock marked "USN/1845" and "N.P. AMES/SPRINGFIELD/MASS", browned barrel marked on the breech "USN/1845/RP/P", with a swivel-type ramrod.
• AMES MODEL 1850 SWORD AND
  AMES MODEL 1850 SWORD AND SCABBARD CIRCA 1860 LENGTH OF BLADE 31”. TOTAL LENGTH 37”.AMES MODEL 1850 SWORD AND SCABBARD, Circa 1860, Etched blade. Dimensions: Length of blade 31". Total length 37".
• U.S. Civil War Model 1860 Light
  U.S. Civil War Model 1860 Light Cavalry 35" blade marked at ricasso US JT in three lines; on the reverse Ames Mfg Company. ?Brass knuckle bow and pommel leather and brass wire-wrapped handle. With scabbard. Condition: Very good.
• U. S MODEL 1850 OFFICER'S SWORD
  U. S MODEL 1850 OFFICER'S SWORD Scabbard, throat and blade marked Ames Mfg. Co. Chicopee, Mass. Scabbard in two pieces. 32" blade.
• MODEL 1840 ARTILLERY SWORD AND
  MODEL 1840 ARTILLERY SWORD AND SCABBARDAmes Civil War era model 1840 artillery sword and scabbard, stamped 1863 , with very faint makers mark, inspector initialed ADK , with wire wrap leather grip, brass guard stamped CAD , 32" blade. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Some light surface pitting to blade, minor dents to scabbard.