Patterned after a French design, the Model 1832 was intended to serve as a utility tool as much as a defensive weapon, with a heavy weight blade suitable for chopping brush to build barricades or clear a path for a cannon. "MS" property marking of Massachusetts marked on both the hilt and the tip of the included original brass fitted black leather scabbard. Records indicate that the Federal Government forwarded a total of 311 Foot Artillery/NCO swords to the individual states in the year 1839. It is unclear how many of those 311 went to Massachusetts, as many of the other states did not mark their swords. The sword measures 25 1/4 inches long overall, with a 19 1/8 inch straight triple fuller blade, bearing an eagle above the two-line "N.P. AMES/SPRINGFIELD" address on one side and "UNITED/STATES/1839/WS" on the reverse. Single piece brass hilt with "M.P.L" (Mann Paige Lomax) and "ORD." inspection initials marked on the guard, with a scaled grip and American Eagles on the pommel. Also includes consignor supplied copies of numerous military service and pension records of a James H. Estey listed as active throughout the Civil War with Company A 44th Ohio Infantry and subsequently with Company A 8th Ohio Cavalry.

Exceptionally fine, the blade exhibits attractive bright surfaces with sharp edges. The brass shows an attractive golden aged patina, with dark spots visible in the scales of the handle. The scabbard is very fine with some minor age related marks.