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AMES 1833 Model DRAGOON SABER Dated 1837 1st TRUE Cavalry Saber! RARE!
Guns International #: 101395156 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Military Collectible US - Knives - Military US
Seller's Information
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Seller: Old Centurion
Company: NewCenturion Arms
Member Since: 11/19/13
First Name: Gary
Last Name: Bryant
State: Florida
Zip: 34442
Country: United States
Phone: (352) 601-6942
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 100
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Buyer pays shipping on return
Payment Types Accepted: Postal Money Order,cashiers check
Description:
This is a very rare saber listed as the FIRST Cavalry saber issued to the 1st and 2nd Regiment of Dragoons (Cavalry) the scabbard is intact and original, the 34" blade has NOT been sharpened or cut. There are hand-scribed I.D. of "N.P. Ames Cutler, Springfield Mass. 1837". on the reverse is scrolled "The United States" the hilt still has the leather washer intact. There is a piece missing in the handle, it seems most are cracked at this spot or gone but the wires and about 1/2 the leather is there. The proof stamps are "HKC" "ORD" and WS on quillon the scabbard is the same proofs. The blade show evidence of combat on the edge many marks. Overall a fine original in good condition with much patina, some dark spots on the blade.A very rare sword that few have survived and completely original condition as I have not polished anything.Note: The all brass hanger attached is?
The M1833 Saber was manufactured by the Ames Manufacturing Company specifically for the 1st and 2nd United States Dragoons Regiments. About 6,100 of these sabers were constructed from 1833 to 1839. The sword was heavily inspired by the British 1822 Light Cavalry Saber and the M1833 was used in the Second Seminole War, the Southwest Indian Wars and the Mexican War. These sabers have been found used in the Civil War! With only 6000 ever made how many are left?
The pipe-back spine of the blade not only strengthens the blade, but it stiffens the spine; a design that lends itself well to thrusting on the charge as the blade will minimize flex in the thrust and will efficiently transmit maximum energy into the target.
Please ask questions before you bid! Contact me with any requests. COMPARE AT $1600 to $2000!
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