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US M1840 CAVALRY SABER BY AMES WITH WHITE BUFF

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:350.00 USD Estimated At:700.00 - 1,000.00 USD
US M1840 CAVALRY SABER BY AMES WITH WHITE BUFF
KNOT. Overall length: 43 3/4". Blade length: 35 1/2". Plain blade with a single wide fuller and a secondary fuller near the spine. The ricasso is stamped “AMES MFG. CO. CABOTVILLE MASS.” and “U.S. ADK 1848”. Brass hilt with a plain 2-branch guard and standard pommel. Wire-wrapped leather grip. Iron scabbard. A fine white buff leather sword knot accompanies this sword. CONDITON: sword has a light gray, lightly mottled patina. Hilt and grip show light overall wear. Scabbard has a dark patina but no damage. Sword knot is complete with minimal wear. PROVENANCE: The Collection of Edward Scott Meadows. (02-22063/BF). $700-1,000.