Model 1833 Dragoon - National Lancers, smooth pommel - Preview

1833 Dragoon saber with smooth birds head pommel and Brass scabbard

Manufactured: Springfield, Mass.  Maker: N. P. Ames  Year: 1838  Model: Model 1833 Dragoon, Enlisted 
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This elusive saber is marked near the ricasso N.P. Ames / Cutler / Springfield / 1838 and along the blade has the bottom half of a wreath containing National Lancers. Made for the famous National Lancers of MS.The pommel is a smooth dome and the quillon and scabbard are stamped with a number. Only 2 sets of dies seem to have been used for these numbers. Both styles are shown on another sword in this work. The scabbards are brass with brass mounts and brass carry rings. (not the split ring type found on regulation 1833 dragoon sabers. All other features conform to the regulation model 1833 Dragoon.     

Figure 01.01.25.1:  hilt detail with smooth pommel

Figure 01.01.25.2: overview with all brass scabbard

Figure 01.01.25.3: Note: the saber knot slit and the smooth, bird head pommel

Figure 01.01.25.4: Reverse

Figure 01.01.25.5: National Lancers etching

Figure 01.01.25.6: N. P. Ames maker mark, date and # 12

Figure 01.01.25.7: N. P. Ames maker mark, date and # 12

Figure 01.01.25.8: Brass drag

Figure 01.01.25.9: 

Figure 01.01.25.10:  middle Carry ring of solid brass