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US M1832 ARTILLERY SHORTSWORD.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 900.00 USD
US M1832 ARTILLERY SHORTSWORD.
Overall length 26". Blade length 19 1/8". Blade has a single 10 1/2" fuller above 2 fullers measuring 3 3/4". The ricasso is marked “UNITED STATES 1841 WS” & “(eagle) N.P. AMES SPRINGFIELD”. Solid brass hilt & grip. Plain cruciform guard with eagle impressed pommel & fish scale grip. The hilt is connected with 3 iron rivets. Scabbard is brass mounted leather. The scabbard does not appear to be original to the sword, but is absolutely original & correct. CONDITION: blade shows a light gray patina with some minor staining. Hilt shows light overall wear. Scabbard body is solid, but shows crazing. Mounts have a rich dark olive mustard patina. PROVENANCE: From the Lifelong Collection of Glen E. Mattox. (02-18531/BF). $600-900.