November 3 & 4, 2026 Online Only Firearms
The live portion of this session begins on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
Lot #2469:
US CIVIL WAR M1850 FOOT OFFICER'S SWORD BY AMES.
Civil War M1850 Foot Officer's Sword by Ames. Double etched blade that is decorated with panels that feature patriotic and foliate motifs for over half its length. The sword is maker marked using acid etching on the obverse ricasso and reads "Ames Mfg. Co. / Chicopee . Mass". Blade exhibits a light gray patina with scattered blemishes and freckling. Open scrollwork on the guard, laurel leaves engraved on pommel, and tiered cap. Nice amounts of gilding remains bright on hilt. Throat pad present. Center swelled, grooved wood grip to accommodate twisted brass wire over the shagreen wrap. One split in the shagreen wrap. Guard exhibits scattered blemishes. Complete with leather scabbard that features brass mounts. Mounts exhibit a pleasing patina. Scabbard body remains intact and supple. CONDITION: Very good.
Item Dimensions: L: 40"