Merkel's "Wild West" Firearms Auction
Lot 179A: 1864 Dated Ames U.S Civil War M1840 Musicians Sword W/ Scabbard
2025-05-17T15:00:00Z
Start price: $100
Estimated price: $300 - $500
Lot 179A:
1864 Dated Ames U.S Civil War M1840 Musicians Sword W/ Scabbard
Description
Blade measures 28 1/4" To Tip
Handle Measures 6 1/4"
Marked on Blade " US (above) H.D.H (above) 1864
Other side of Blade Marked : Made by AMES MF g Co CHICOPEE (Over) Mass
‘Handle also stamped H.D.H
Guard Stamped J.H
Scabbard Marked GWC – Original Leather Scabbard, broke and taped a long time ago
Blade does have some battle staining, and there are some minor Knicks along blade edge towards the tip
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