December 16, 2024 - January 6, 2025 Timed internet Only Firearms
Lot consists of: (A) Ames artillery short sword marked "N.P. AMES / SPRINGFIELD" and " U.S. / 1843 / GB" on ricasso. Blade with gray patina and freckling throughout. Hilt with patina and scattered dings. CONDITION: Good. (B) Model 1870 rolling block navy rifle bayonet with unmarked blade that exhibits a dark gray patina. Heavy cast brass grip is with overlapping fish scale decoration and a bird head pommel that has crossed Dahlgren guns over a kedge anchor. Hilt with mellow patina. CONDITION: Good. (C) Saber bayonet marked "COLLINS / HARTFORD / CONN." and "1861" on ricasso. Blade with dark gray patina and pitting throughout. Hilt exhibits evidence of an older polishing. CONDITION: Good.
Item Dimensions: Longest: 26"
Blade Length
(A) 19" (B) 21" (C) 19 - 1/2"
Overall Length
(A) 25" (B) 26" (C) 24"