3196 US M1833 ENLISTED DRAGOON SABER BY AMES.

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 400.00 USD
Estimated at 800.00 - 1,100.00 USD
Overall length: 41”. Blade length: 34”. The plain pipe back blade is etched near the ricasso “United States” over a laurel spray on one side. The other side is etched “N P Ames Cutler Springfield 1838”. Brass hilt with 2-branch guard. The downturned drop quillon is inspected “WS”. Plain backstrap with stepped pommel. Wire-wrapped leather grip. Iron scabbard. CONDITION: blade has a medium gray, mottled patina with several nicks to the edge and cleaned pitting near the tip. The hilt shows light overall wear. Leather grip is approx. 95% and wire is complete. Scabbard is solid with a medium gray, cleaned patina; the body exhibits numerous dents, and the throat is a bit misshaped. (02-22344/BF). $800-1,100.