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2 AMERICAN MILITARY RIFLE FLASKS & SHORT SWORD.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,200.00 USD
2 AMERICAN MILITARY RIFLE FLASKS & SHORT SWORD.
1) Ames "1834" dated short sword & original scabbard. 2) "1849" dated "peace" flask. 3) "1838 Dated "peace" flask. CONDITION: 1) good to very good overall. 19" blade has good discernable maker & inspection marks "N.P. AMES / SPRINGFIELD" & "UNITED / STATES / 1834". Mixed gray patina w/ pitting. Accompanying scabbard is sound & solid w/ matching brass patina to hilt. 2) Very good overall. Complete. Made by "BATTY" & inspected "ADK" 3) Fair. Missing spout & spring. Resoldered side. Made by "N.P. AMES". Has dark chocolate patina. PROVENANCE: Estate Collection of Dan Poppen. (02-13444/JS) & (02-13445/JS). $1,000-1,200.