Mass. marked M1833 Dragoon, Bright blade - Preview
H.K.C. Ord. inspected swprd. M.P.L. ord inspected scabbard
Manufactured: Mass.
Maker: N.P. Ames
Year: Unmarked
Model: M1833
Size: 34 inch blade
Condition: VG
MS marked on drag. 13 stamped on the quillon. Blade is minty bright without ever having any markings. The grip is 100% original leather with dragoon wire wrap. Top of quillon is stamped ORD. / H.K.C. The scabbard is excellent with MS and WS on the obverse and M.P.L. / ORD on the reverse. They don't get much better.
Figure 01.01.28.1: Overview
Figure 01.01.28.2: Guard detail
Figure 01.01.28.3: Mass. markings and inspector marks on the drag
Figure 01.01.28.4: #13 on quillon and Ord. marks on the guard
Figure 01.01.28.5:
Figure 01.01.28.6: Never had makers markings or any other blade markings
Figure 01.01.28.8: White buff blade washer
Figure 01.01.28.9: