Model 1840 Engineer by Ames, Variant with Eagle on guard - Preview

Rattlesnake grip, special cast guard with American Eagle on turn down guard.

Manufactured: Springfield, Mass.  Maker: N. P. Ames Cutler  Year: c1840-1850  Model: M1840 
Condition:  

Regulation Engineer rattlesnake grip and knucklebow with a special cast (requiring a complete new mold)of the engineer guard replacing the typical castle with a Federal Eagle. The blade is three sided with a single fuller on each side. The finish is bright with no markings. The scabbard is the regulation engineer, brass scabbard with leather covering and long throat and drag. The frog studd is a federal shield.

Figure 01.01.64.1: Rattlesnake grip

Figure 01.01.64.2: Guard detail showing special Eagle guard design.

Figure 01.01.64.3: Reverse of hilt showing folding counterguard in the down position.

Figure 01.01.64.5: Bright finish tri sided blade with fullers

Figure 01.01.64.6: Close-up of ball style scabbard tip.

Figure 01.01.64.7: Close-up of ball style scabbard tip.

Figure 01.01.64.8: 

Figure 01.01.64.9: Regulation scabbard throat for Engineers