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US 1840 Pattern Militia Officers’ Dress Sword by Ames
Guns International #: 102620744 Seller's Inventory #: 47690
Category: Edged Weapons Pre 1900 - Military Collectible US
Seller's Information
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1199
Total Number of Listings: 20246
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
FREE SHIPPING FOR ORDERS OVER $500! We also have a 30 day Inspection Period and NOT a 3 day Inspection.
Payment Types Accepted: We take all major credit cards with NO CREDIT CARD FEES! Also Check or Money order.
About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material. We offer free Shipping for orders over $500.
Description:
This is a very handsome sword that measures 36 7/8" overall, with a 31 1/8" straight, single-edged blade having 2/3 length etched panels and narrow single fullers. The blade has an overall pewter gray patina with thin freckling along both faces. The etched panels depict floral scrollwork and martial panoplies, with an American Eagle and "E Pluribus Unum" riband on the obverse, stand of flags with "Ames Mfg. Co. / Chicopee / Mass." above the ricasso on the reverse. The brass hilt has reversed quillons, American Eagle clamshell counterguard, bone panel grip and knight’s head pommel. The brass retains quite a bit of the original gilt finish, although the wire grip wrap is no longer present, and the double chainlink guard is fastened to the quillon by a modern split-ring. The sword is housed in the original brass and gilt scabbard that has retained most of the original gilt finish, with a few dents along the body. This is a very nice, high grade Ames sword, and is in very good condition overall.
Price: $1,145.00