3099 US M1840 MUSICIAN’S SWORD BY AMES.

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This item SOLD at 2024 Apr 17 @ 11:09UTC-4 : AST/EDT
Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 125.00 USD
Estimated at 250.00 - 400.00 USD
Overall length: 37 1/2". Blade length: 28”. Plain blade with a single medium fuller. Blade is marked on the ricasso “Made by AMES MFG CO CHICOPEE (MASS)” & “US G.W.C 1864”. Brass hilt with a brass-simulated wire-wrapped grip. Improper brass-mounted metal scabbard made by Emerson & Silver. CONDITION: blade has a medium to light gray patina. Hilt has a light mustard patina. Scabbard mounts have a darker mustard patina, and the body has been repainted at some point in time. PROVENANCE: from the lifelong collection of Robert "Mike" Bricker. (02-22330/BF). $250-400.