Super rare - M1833 North Carolina Dragoon Officer saber - Preview

To my knowledge only two of these rare sabers exist in private hands today.

Manufactured: Cabotville, Mass  Maker: Ames Mfg. Co.  Year: 1847-48  Model: Model 1833 Dragoon Officer 
Size: 33.9 inch blade  Condition:  

This Dragoon officer saber has the NC stamp on the quillon as can be found on the few examples of the North Carolina enlisted dragoon sabers. There are no other marks or inspector's stamps on the sword or scabbard. The blade is The grip is wrapped with sharkskin and wound with dragoon twist wire. The blade has the very scarce address of Ames Mfg. Co. / Cabotville / Mass which limits it's production to 1847 to 1848. The blade etching has the address, a potted urn,Tecumseh, ancient arms,American Eagle with E.PU ribbon and foliate. The reverse has similar decoration with the addition of crossed American flags within the stand of ancient arms. The scabbard is very lightly constructed with thin ring bands. The carry rings are old replacements.

Figure 01.01.13.1: North Carolina Dragoon Officer hilt with NC on the quillon

Figure 01.01.13.2: Underside of guard

Figure 01.01.13.3: Colse-up of NC marking

Figure 01.01.13.4: Ames Mfg. Co. / Cabotville / Mass ---A very scarce marking especially with the Mass.

Figure 01.01.13.5: Blade etching

Figure 01.01.13.6: Overview

Figure 01.01.13.7: Scabbard throat and top ring mount. Ring itself is a replacement.

Figure 01.01.13.8: Unmarked drag

Figure 01.01.13.9: Middle ring mount and old scabbard repair, Carry ring is a replacement.

Figure 01.01.13.10:  Blade etching