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US M1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 700.00 USD
US M1850 FOOT OFFICER’S SWORD.
Overall length: 37 1/4". Blade length: 30 1/2". Single fullered blade w/ etching over 2/3 of its length. Etching includes foliate, patriotic & military motifs. Gilded brass hilt. Wire wrapped sharkskin grip. Gilded brass mounted leather scabbard. Top scabbard mount is marked, “AMES MFG CO CHICOPEE MASS”. CONDITION: blade has a dark mottled patina. Etching is well worn & a bit difficult to discern in places. Hilt shows traces of original gilding mixed w/ mustard patina. Grip is approx. 80% & shows significant wear. Wire is complete but likely replaced. Scabbard mounts have a dark patina w/ only traces of original gilding. Drag is worn & has numerous dents. Leather body remains quite strong but has been repaired in the center. (02-15198/BF). $500-700.