LOT OF 2: US MODEL 1832 ARTILLERY SHORT SWORDS.

Lot consists of: (A) M1832 Artillery Short Sword by the Ames Manufacturing Company. Standard configuration with double-edged steel blade and a solid brass hilt that features simulated scales and pommel bearing an eagle on either side. The blade is marked "N.P. AMES / SPRNGFIELD" on obverse ricasso and "UNITED / STATES / 1834" on the reverse ricasso. Blade exhibits dark patina with blemishes. Tip is dulled. Slightly loose brass hilt with dark patina and one slightly warped quillon. The sword is complete with its leather scabbard that features brass mounts. Scabbard exhibits surface cracks and is dry. Mounts exhibit dark patina with a few dents. CONDITION: Fair. (B) M1832 Artillery Short Sword by the Ames Manufacturing Company. Standard configuration with double-edged steel blade and a solid brass hilt that features simulated scales and pommel bearing an eagle on either side. The blade is marked "N.P. AMES / SPRNGFIELD" on obverse ricasso and "US / 1844 / JH" on the reverse ricasso. Blade is bright scattered blemishes. Tight brass hilt marked "JH" on obverse guard and "W.A.T." on reverse guard. Hilt exhibits a light patina. CONDITION: Good. (C) M1832 Artillery Short Sword. Standard configuration with double-edged steel blade and a solid brass hilt that features simulated scales and pommel bearing an eagle on either side. Appears unmarked. Blade exhibits dark patina with blemishes. Slightly loose brass hilt with dark patina and one slightly warped quillon. The sword is complete with its leather scabbard that features brass mounts. Scabbard exhibits surface cracks and is dry. Mounts exhibit dark patina with a few dents. CONDITION: Fair.

Item Dimensions: Longest: 26"

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Value

Blade Length

(BOTH) 19"

Overall Length

(BOTH) 25"