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AMES MFG 1861

• 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.)
• 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.
• AMERICAN AMES CIVIL WAR ERA 1861
  AMERICAN AMES CIVIL WAR ERA 1861 SWORD Ames Manufacturing (American). US Civil war era straight sword. Appropriate maker's and date mark. J.H. inspectors mark. Approx. length. 39".
• 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,
• 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.
• AMES MILITIA OFFICER'S GILT SWORD &
  AMES MILITIA OFFICER'S GILT SWORD & SHEATH Ames Manufacturing Company (American est. 1774), militia officer's presentation grade sword with silver and gilt accents, having a knighthead / helmet pommel, silver grip, chain knuckle guard, winged eagle crossguard with shield langets, and an etched double edged blade terminating in a spear point, having an etched maker's mark "Ames Mfg. Co / Chicopee / Mass" to reverse ricasso and sheath. The scabbard is repaired.
• Ames U.S. Model 1860 cavalry
  Ames U.S. Model 1860 cavalry saber and scabbard. ?
• AMES 1832 ARTILLERY FOOT
  AMES 1832 ARTILLERY FOOT SOLDIER'S SWORD Ames manufactured 1832 artillery foot soldier's sword, having a double sided eagle impressed pommel above a scaled grip and spread quillons, the blade is triple fullered on both sides,markings on the side of guard include inspector initials A. D. K and J. W. H. Approximate measurements: blade l. 19"; overall l. 25"
• US Non-Commissioned Officer's Sword
  US Non-Commissioned Officer's Sword Civil War era, 28 in. blade marked "Ames Mfg. Co. Chicopee, Mass.", other side marked "JF" over "1864", D-shaped brass guard with brass wire grip,
• N.P. AMES SPRINGFIELD M1832 US
  N.P. AMES SPRINGFIELD M1832 US SHORT ARTILLERY SWON.P. Ames Springfield M1832 US short artillery sword and scabbard , stamped United States-1835 , with faint Ames and eagle stamp, with double and single fuller, guard is stamped ORD , HKC, and JM , fish scale grip, 19" blade. Provenance: Fetherston Trust and Packwood House Museum. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Good condition with light expected wear.
• AMES NAVAL CUTLASS. DATED 1861.
  AMES NAVAL CUTLASS. DATED 1861. AMES SWORDcompany US Navy cutlass made in Chicopee, Massachusetts. A brass guard surrounds the wooden grip. Blade is 25". 31 1/2" overall. The sword shows extensive wear and use including chips on the blade surface rust and dents.
• AMES SHORT SWORD AND SCABBARD
  AMES SHORT SWORD AND SCABBARD United States,C. 1830s-40sBrass hilt with circles on the pommel, scales on the grip, ricasso has faint inspector initials and Ames markings, and a leather scabbard with brass fittings.
• C. 1900 Imperial pneumatic
  C. 1900 Imperial pneumatic manufactured by Ames & Frost Co. Chicago IL. Includes bell. Older restoration.
• 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.
• CIVIL WAR ERA NCO SWORD BY AMES The
  CIVIL WAR ERA NCO SWORD BY AMES The ricasso stamped Made by / Ames Mfg. Co. / Chicopee / Mass on the left and U.S. / H. D. H. / 1864 on the right, the inspector being Henry D. Hastings; 32 - 1/4 in. straight blade; solid brass grip cast with simulated wire; the leather scabbard with a brass throat, the brass drag marked G.W.C. for inspector George W. Chapin.
• MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICERS SWORD:
  MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICERS SWORD: Stamped US 1861 AMES, sold with scabbard, see photos for condition.
• 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. 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• AMES 1832 FOOT ARTILLERY DRESS
  AMES 1832 FOOT ARTILLERY DRESS SWORD W/SCABBARD Ames 1832 foot artillery dress sword, completely nickel plated, blade is marked with an Eagle, 'N. P',' and Ames Springfield on one side and United States 1839' on the other side, also stamped with a 'W. S' at the top of the guard, quillons are stamped with two number 5's and the letter 'W,' accompanied by a nickel plated scabbard with a clover lead end finial, which was specially made for this piece. Approximate measurements: blade l. 19. 25". overall length l. 25. 25", with scabbard l. . 27. 5"
• N.P. AMES SPRINGFIELD M1832 US
  N.P. AMES SPRINGFIELD M1832 US SHORT ARTILLERY SWON.P. Ames Springfield M1832 US short artillery sword and scabbard , stamped United States-1835 , with faint Ames and eagle stamp, with double and single fuller, guard is stamped ORD , HKC, and JM , fish scale grip, 19" blade. Provenance: Fetherston Trust and Packwood House Museum. NO in-house shipping for this lot. Condition: Good condition with light expected wear.
• 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.
• MODEL 1832 U.S. FOOT ARTILLERY
  MODEL 1832 U.S. FOOT ARTILLERY SWORD Marked "Ames / Springfield."
• Ames artillery saber with
  Ames artillery saber with American eagle, dated 1883, 25"l
• 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.
• Three U.S. swords: Ames Mdl.
  Three U.S. swords: Ames Mdl. 1851, U.S. noncommissioned officer, brass guard, blade marked "US/JH/1861", 32 in. blade, 38-1/2 in. overall, lacking 4 in. of scabbard tip, otherwise good condition ; Ames Mdl. 1860 cavalry saber, openwork basket guard, blade marked "Made by Ames Mfg. Co., Chickapee, Mass.", original scabbard, 34-3/4 in. blade, 41 in. overall, grip lacking most of wire ; U.S. army sergeant's, ornate brass guard, 30 in. blade, 35 in. overall, metal scabbard, normal wear throughout .
• 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.
• WEAPON: CIVIL WAR INFANTRY OFFICERS
  WEAPON: CIVIL WAR INFANTRY OFFICERS SWORD, DATED 1856 AMES. SWORD CO. CHICOPEE MASS., MADE WITH LEATHER SCABBARD WITH THE METAL THRO...WEAPON: Civil war infantry officers sword, dated 1856 Ames. sword Co. Chicopee Mass., made with leather scabbard with the metal throat missing, wear consistent with age and use, good condition, sold as found. [PROVENANCE: Deaccessioned from New England institution.]
• 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 Civil War artillery sword
  Ames Civil War artillery sword dated 1862 marked on blade scabbard marked J.C.W. L39'' Provenance: Bluffton South Carolina private collection. Condition: Blade with tiny nick larger nick and several dings that can be felt but not seen. Scabbard finish worn. 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.
• 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 M1840 NCO OFFICER'S SWORD
  AMES M1840 NCO OFFICER'S SWORD MARKED, US TKL1864 Ames manufacturing stamped m1840 NCO officer's sword with scabbard and a single knuckle guard, reverse marked US T. K. L. 1864, Approximate measurements: blade l. 32. 25" overall l. 39. 5"
• 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,
• AMES M1842 BOXLOCK PERCUSSION
  AMES M1842 BOXLOCK PERCUSSION PISTOLU.S. Navy Ames .54 caliber single-shot pistol. These weapons saw use in both the Mexican and U.S. Civil wars. See images for detail. Tight action. Scratch just under USN on top. This item can be shipped in-house.