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Live Auction

Historic Firearms and Militaria Auction

Thu, Dec 6, 2018 03:00PM EST
Lot 250

Ames Model 1833 Dragoon Sabre and Scabbard

Estimate: $700 - $1,200

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

Springfield, Massachusetts, brass hilt and guard with leather, wire wrapped grip, etched "NP AMES/Cutler/Springfield/1833” at ricasso, "UNITED STATES" verso, "WS" inspection marks for William Smith at tip of guillon, ricasso, scabbard drag, marked "MPL./ORD" verso, blade, 34-1/4 in.

Condition

original scabbard, possibly original leather lanyard, small break at guard, wear and crazing at leather with associated loss, paint residue, typical wear, corrosion, rust at metal elements