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M1850 Foot Officers Sword - Ames Mfg. Co. Dated 1861 & Inspected For Sale
Offered is a M1850 Foot Officers Sword manufactured by the Ames Mfg. Co. Chicopee. Mass. This sword is Dated 1861 on the ricassowith the inspector marks "J.H." The markings are deep and legible. Only 425 Ames FootOfficer swords were delivered to theU.S. Government in 1861. This sword is a high grade example seldom seen on the market and usually not offered on . The pictures show theoutstanding condition of this sword but I will also give a detailed description: The hilt still retainsmostof its gilt but there are areas of untouched patina. The blade is fabulous and would be hard to upgrade even if you could find a dated and inspected Ames. Most of these swordswere issued at the beginning of the war (1861) and are usually not found in this condition. The blade still has its original washer and the sword is very tight and balanced. The etching is of the early style variety as the "U.S." is in block letters, indicating manufacture before 1863 but of course we have a dated specimenin 1861. The "Ames" address on the bladeis clear and legible and all there. The sharkskin grip is all there with areas that show use, just enough to know it is a carried sword. The pommel cap is tight and smooth as it should be, untouched and not messed with. The scabbard has all of its original brass mounts and leather and all there but the leather is weak in one spot about half way up the sword. I took a picture of this spot and you can see in the image where it it located. Care must be taken in handling this scabbard. The sword fits and locks easily into the scabbard but taking it in and out one must be careful not to crack the leather. The rest of the scabbard is tight and the leather in great shape. The "Ames" address is on the top scabbard mount and struck deep and legible. My pictures to not give this itemjustice and cannot display the true beauty of this sword.The sale will have so someone is taking this nice sword home. I am taking a chance doing this but I trust the community will find the right fair price for this sword. If you have any questions, please email me before offerding and I will NOT stop the sale for any behind the scene offers. The sale will go until it ends. Everyone will have a fair chance in adding this piece to their collection. offer with confidence as I have 100% response. $25 will be added for shipping. Allow 5-7 days for delivery. Thank you for offerding. ( I will be listing two other swords in my collection this week. Please see the pictures I have posted. This sword is in the middle of the other two swords in the picture.)On Mar-05-13 at 15:22:04 PST, seller added the following information:
Picture of the "Ames Mfg. Co. Chicopee, Mass." on the sword blade.
On Mar-06-13 at 08:45:36 PST, seller added the following information:
***The sword has a double Ames address with the Ames address in a scroll on one side of the ricasso and the etched Ames address on the other side (This isonly foundon all 1861 dated and inspected M1850 Foot Officer swords). The Ames address is also found on the top scabbard mount. Icannotupload any more pictures (reached limit) so please send me an email and I will respond with pictures of the scroll Ames address and the scabbard mount Ames address. Thank you.
On Mar-08-13 at 13:16:30 PST, seller added the following information:
If you would like to see pictures of the pommel cap, please email me and I will send them to you. I cannot add the pictures on because I have reached my picture limit. Thank you.
