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M 1840 Artillery Officer Saber.  Type 1.

Manufactured: Sprinfield Mass  Maker: N.P. Ames Cutler  Year: 1843-1847  Model: M 1840 Artillery Officer Saber 
Size: 32.00  Condition: VG 

M 1840 Artillery Officer Saber.   Rare saber from the premier manufacturer of Ameican swords during the 19th century.   Brass guard has fine casting with a nice mellow patina.  Leather grip and twisted wire are in good condition.  Grip taper is typical of early type 1 models. Type 1 models are identified as having a raw throat edge and the scabbard edge sits inside the underside of the guard.  Blade is lightly etched and turning gray.  Obverse blade etch N.P Ames Cutler Springfield Mass / stand of arms - flags / foliate - eagle with epu ribbon - rays / foliate.  Reverse etch is foliate / stand of arms / US / Tecumseh / foliate.  Steel scabbard is a period replacement as it is an enlisted scabbard with heavier carry ring bands, drag and the upper ring band is inspected with an R.  Scabbard has turned a gray patina as well.  Overall a very rare sword that is rarely seen for sale on the open market.

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