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Ames Cavalry Officer M1840 Springfield Address

Manufactured: Springfield, MA  Maker: N. P. Ames  Year: C1840s  Model: M1840 
Size: 35.75 in. bl  Condition: Excellent+ 

M 1840 Ames Cavalry Officer Saber with deep blade etch of the early pattern. The reverse begins at the ricasso with cross hatching, N. P. Ames / Cutler / Springfield, a stand of Arms with a pair of drums and cannon, a U.S. Shield foliate, American Flags and the Liberty Cap. followed by floral design and a full mounted officer with chapeau and raised sword. A large U.S., Full Indian (Tecumseh) and floral. The obverse has acorns and Oak leaves, A stand of arms with U.S. flag, floral, A full spread American Eagle and a foliate finish. The gilt guard has decorated branches and pommel. The grip is deep brown leather with very fine, dragoon style wire wrap. It has a white buff blade washer. The scabbard is steel with thin mount (designating the officer scabbard) as well as a thin scabbard throat.

Figure 01.01.47.1: Hilt, Scabbard throat and top mount

Figure 01.01.47.2: -

Figure 01.01.47.3: Blade etching

Figure 01.01.47.5: Reverse blade etch

Figure 01.01.47.6: Reverse hilt

Figure 01.01.47.7: Reverse hilt

Figure 01.01.47.8: Mounted Officer

Figure 01.01.47.9: Etching and lower ring mount

Figure 01.01.47.10:  Tip & Drag