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Lot 1098
U.S. Model 1840 Musician Sword 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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$200 -
400
Price Realized
$300
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Lot Description
U.S. Model 1840 Musician Sword by Ames
American Civil War
28" single edged spear point blade with 26.75" stopped median ricasso. Blade .8" wide at ricasso. Overall length 34.25". 6.25" cast brass hilt with guard and knuckle bow and upright quillon. Obverse ricasso marked U.S./J.F./1864 and reverse with Ames "scroll" address. Includes a brass mounted leather scabbard.
From the Collection of George Oldenbourg