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CIVIL WAR AMES MODEL 1850

• 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.
• US Civil War Model 1840 Light
  US Civil War Model 1840 Light Artillery Sword by Ames 32.5'' curved blade with single fuller marked at ricasso Ames Mfg Chicopee Mass in a banner. On the reverse in three lines U.S. ADK dated 1861.  Metal scabbard. Condition: Very good.
• Ames U.S. Model 1860 cavalry
  Ames U.S. Model 1860 cavalry saber and scabbard. ?
• 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,
• US Civil War Model 1840 NCO Sword
  US Civil War Model 1840 NCO Sword With Scabbard 32'' blade marked Ames & Co. Chicopee Mass. dated 1864 on the reverse. Full fuller brass handle knuckle bow pommel and guard 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.
• 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 1860 Light
  U.S. Civil War Model 1860 Light Cavalry 35" blade marked at ricasso US JT in three lines; on the reverse Ames Mfg Company. ?Brass knuckle bow and pommel leather and brass wire-wrapped handle. With scabbard. Condition: Very good.
• AMES MODEL 1850 ARTILLERY SWORD:
  AMES MODEL 1850 ARTILLERY SWORD: With marked scabbard, see photos for condition.
• THREE CIVIL WAR-RELATED ITEMS
  THREE CIVIL WAR-RELATED ITEMS 1860STHREE CIVIL WAR-RELATED ITEMS, 1860s, 1) Ames Mfg. Co. Model 1864 sword. No scabbard. Sword length 39". 2) Duval & Son lithographed service record for Capt. William Andrews of New Hampshire Company E, 1st regiment. Framed 22" x 18.5". 3) Honorable discharge document for Capt. Andrews of New Hampshire, dated 1867. Framed 19.5" x 21.5".
• CIVIL WAR MODEL 1850 OFFICER'S
  CIVIL WAR MODEL 1850 OFFICER'S SWORD Marked on the throat of scabbard 'AMES MFG CO. CHICOPEE MASS'. Brass knuckle bow and pommel. Shagreen and brass wire wrapped handle. Blade etched with military motifs. Metal scabbard with brass bands and carrying rings. Scabbard marked
• AMES MODEL 1860 LIGHT CAVALRY SWORD
  AMES MODEL 1860 LIGHT CAVALRY SWORD AND SCABBARD U.S. Ames Model 1860 light cavalry sword. 34-3/4" double fuller blade with "US/D.R./1863" on the right ricasso and "AMES MFG./CHICOPEE/MASS" on the reverse. Brass two branch guard with wire wrapped leather grip. D.R. stamped on helmet pommel. Steel scabbard is unmarked but is period.
• US Civil War Model 1860 Light
  US Civil War Model 1860 Light Cavalry Sword 33'' blade dated 1864 no markings leather and brass wire wrapped handle. Brass pommel knuckle bow. Metal scabbard marked ADK inspector for Ames. Condition: Very good.
• Civil War Sword Ames marked
  Civil War Sword Ames marked G.K.C. 186_ U.S. 41'' long all original.
• 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.
• MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICERS SWORD:
  MODEL 1850 FOOT OFFICERS SWORD: Stamped US 1861 AMES, sold with scabbard, see photos for condition.
• MODEL 1840 ARTILLERY SWORD AND
  MODEL 1840 ARTILLERY SWORD AND SCABBARDAmes Civil War era model 1840 artillery sword and scabbard, stamped 1863 , with very faint makers mark, inspector initialed ADK , with wire wrap leather grip, brass guard stamped CAD , 32" blade. Competitive in-house shipping is available for this lot. Condition: Some light surface pitting to blade, minor dents to scabbard.
• 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.
• 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 1860 Light Cavalry Sword By
  Model 1860 Light Cavalry Sword By Ames 35" long single-edged blade with short false edge and 3/4 fuller; ricasso stamped Ames MFG. Co./Cabotville on left and US/WD on right; hilt with single-piece brass guard/knuckle bow with brass pommel having 1/4 backstrap wood grip. Steel scabbard with throat double carrying rings and drag. Condition: Leather and brass wire is missing on the handle.? Overall good.
• U.S. AMES MODEL 1850 STAFF &
  U.S. AMES MODEL 1850 STAFF & FIELD OFFICERS SWORD: Sold with original scabbard which is also marked AMES.
• AMES CIVIL WAR SWORD, STRAIGHT
  AMES CIVIL WAR SWORD, STRAIGHT BLADE, BRASS HILT,DATED 1863. 38 1/2" LONG. 32 1/8" BLADE. MISSING SCABBARD.
• U.S. Model 1850 cavalry saber by
  U.S. Model 1850 cavalry saber by Ames Mfg. Co. 34 1/2'' curved blade with 3/4'' fullers on both sides ricasso marked ''AMES MFG. CO. CHICOPEE MASS.'' (L) & ''U.S. G.W.S. 1864'' (R); brass three bar hilt with Phrigian cap wood grip wrapped with leather and twisted brass wire. overall L41'' Very good to excellant. Nice even patina on all metal surfaces. Leather & wire grip in very good original condition. No scabbard. 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.
• FIVE CIVIL WAR SWORDS, MODEL 1840
  FIVE CIVIL WAR SWORDS, MODEL 1840 NCOnon commissioned officer's sword, 32 in. blade, three with markings "AMES MFG CO./CHICOPEE/MASS", 1864 dates, various inspector marks; two with markings "COLLINS & CO/HARTFORD/CONN", 1861 and 1862, overall length each 38 in. Provenance: Private West Virginia Collection Condition: typical surface abrasions, toning and pitting to metal components
• 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.
• CIVIL WAR LIGHT CAVALRY SWORD.
  CIVIL WAR LIGHT CAVALRY SWORD. American ca.1860. Faint Ames Chickopee Massachusetts mark on the blade with a stamped mark on the brass guard ''6K 1st Ala.'' Wire wrapped leather grip. 41''l. According to an attached note this was a captured and re-issued sword found in a Pennsylvania attic.
• 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 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.)
• FOUR CIVIL WAR-ERA SWORDS A Model
  FOUR CIVIL WAR-ERA SWORDS A Model 1850 foot officer's sword with some repairs on the hilt and replaced grip with leather washers, and a scabbard; a Model 1860 staff and field officer's sword with no scabbard; a Model 1840 cavalry saber with missing grip wrap and no scabbard; and an Ames Model 1840 light artillery saber (rust pitting on blade) with no scabbard or grip wrapping.
• U.S. Civil War Model 1859 Artillery
  U.S. Civil War Model 1859 Artillery Bit With two U.S.A. medallions and stamped U.S. twice. Condition: Very good.
• CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY SWORD.
  CIVIL WAR ARTILLERY SWORD. American mid 19th century. Marked on the blade ''NP Ames Springfield Mass'' (faint) and ''U.S. 1843'' with additional initials. Brass fish scale grip with American eagle on the pommel. Some rust and nicks. 25 1/4''l.
• AMES MODEL 1840 CAVALRY SABER
  AMES MODEL 1840 CAVALRY SABER 35-3/4 in. blade, the ricasso stamped US / S.K on the right and N. P. AMES / CABOTVILLE / 1847 on the left, brass guard and pommel, leather retaining two strands of wire over wooden grip; iron scabbard with two suspension rings.
• 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,
• Model 1860 Cavalry Sword by Ames
  Model 1860 Cavalry Sword by Ames 35" blade length marked at ricasso Ames Mfg Chicopee Mass and on the reverse in three lines U.S JH and dated 1859. Condition: Brass wire is loose but still intact.? Blade has been lightly cleaned.? Scabbard has nice dark untouched patina.? A very rare date 1859.