Texas Dragoon model 1833 1 of 280 made - Preview

Republic of Texas enlisted Dragoon Saber. Only a handful surviving from the original 280 purchased in 1840.

Manufactured: Springfield, Mass.  Maker: N. P. Ames Cutler  Year: 1840  Model: 1833 dragoon 
Size: 34.2 inch blade  Condition: Excellent+ 

These enlisted dragoon sabers were purchased in 1840 and saw heavy use throughout the Mexican war and the civil war. Only a few are known to have survived. They are inspected W.S. (William Smith) The blades are dry needle engraved Texas Dragoons along the blade and N.P. Ames / Cutler / Springfield / 1840 in the ricasso area. The grip is a wood core covered with leather and wrapped with dragoon wire. The scabbard is steel with split carry rings.

Figure 01.01.19.1:  Overview

Figure 01.01.19.2: W.S. Inspected

Figure 01.01.19.3: Dry Needle etching: TEXAS DRAGOONS

Figure 01.01.19.4: W.S. inspection on quillon

Figure 01.01.19.5: Recessed capstan nut

Figure 01.01.19.6: Steel scabbard, split rings

Figure 01.01.19.7: Steel scabbard, split rings

Figure 01.01.19.8:  Reverse hilt

Figure 01.01.19.9:  Bottom of guard

Figure 01.01.19.10:  Drag