Ames Model 1842 cutlass-U.S. marked Riveted scab. dated 1846 - Preview

Marked U.S not U.S.N.

Manufactured: Cabotville  Maker: N. P. Ames  Year: 1846  Model: M1842 
Size: 20.9 inch blade  Condition:  

Standard fish scale cast grip with integral pommel displaying the American Eagle on both sides. Cast brass guard with 5/SD stamped on the knucklebow and 34 stamped inside. The quillon is inspected JL and RC. The blade is stamped N. P. Ames / Cabotville and the reverse is U.S. / 1846 / R. The scabbard is black leather with an attached belt loop which id maker marked and dated 1861. The belt loop and seam are entirely riveted. This is the 1861 scabbard manufactured to put the sword back into service.

Figure 01.01.69.1: Overview

Figure 01.01.69.2: Blade markings N.P. Ames / Cabotville and U.S. / 1846

Figure 01.01.69.3: 5 / SD markings stamped into the guard

Figure 01.01.69.4: 34 stamped on top of the guard - likely a rack number for a storage slot when not in use

Figure 01.01.69.5: RC inspector on quillon

Figure 01.01.69.6: 1861 scabbard made to reissue the sword for civil war service

Figure 01.01.69.7: JL inspector on quillon

Figure 01.01.69.8: Guard detail

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