M1833 Dragoon Saber dated 1837 - Preview
N.P.Ames M1833 Dragoon Saber dated 1837
Manufactured: Springfield
Maker: N. P. Ames / Cutler
Year: 1837
Model: M1833 dragoon, enlisted
Size: 34.25 inch blade
Condition:
Original brown color grip just the way it started. Most turned dark due to oil but this one still shows it's original hue. The guard is stamped WS on the quillon. The grip is wrapped with dragoon twist brass wire. The mirror bright blade is dry needle etched N.P. Ames / Cutler / Springfield / 1837 and stamped with W.S.inspector marking. The reverse is dry needle etched with United States and has foliate beneath. The iron scabbard has split carry rings and a WS on the drag.
Figure 01.01.22.1: Original brown leather grip is striking
Figure 01.01.22.2: Inspector W.S. on quillon
Figure 01.01.22.3: Reverse
Figure 01.01.22.4: N.P. Ames / Cutler / Springfield / 1837
W.S. inspector stamped right at the washer lever
Figure 01.01.22.5: United States etching
Figure 01.01.22.6: Overview
Figure 01.01.22.7: Throat and top mount, split carry ring
Figure 01.01.22.8: drag also inspected W.S.
Figure 01.01.22.9: Leather blade washer