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Lot 1040
U.S. Model 1840 Light Artillery Saber by Ames
Sale 1351 - Arms, Armor & Militaria Online
Lots Open
Oct 13, 2023
Lots Close
Oct 26, 2023
Timed Online / Cincinnati
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Estimate
$700 -
1,000
Price Realized
$660
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Lot Description
U.S. Model 1840 Light Artillery Saber by Ames
American Civil War
32" curved single edged blade with a 25" stopped median fuller. Blade 1.25" wide at ricasso. Overall length 37.5". 5.25" hilt with cast brass guard and knuckle bow. Grooved wood grip with leather covering and 16 wraps of twisted wire. Reverse ricasso with three line Ames scroll mark, obverse marked U.S./J.C.W./1863. Steel scabbard with old nickel plating and two suspension rings.
From the Collection of George Oldenbourg