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U.S. M1840 ARTILLERY SABER.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:275.00 USD Estimated At:550.00 - 750.00 USD
U.S. M1840 ARTILLERY SABER.

Overall length: 38 7/8". Blade length: 32". Plain blade has as single wide fuller. Blade is stamped at the ricasso, "AMES MFG. CO. CABOTVILLE 1849" on one side & "US / WD" on the other side. Solid brass hilt with downturned cylindrical quillon. Wire wrapped leather grip. Iron scabbard. CONDITION: blade has a dull gray finish with scattered areas of light oxidation. Hilt has a mellow mustard patina. Grip leather is approx. 75%. Wire is 5%. Scabbard has a dark finish with 1 notable dent 6" up from the drag. (02-17646/BF). $550-750.