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. Measuring 25 3/8 inches overall, with a 19 1/8 inch straight triple fuller blade, bearing the two-line Ames Springfield address on one side and "UNITED/STATES/1841/W.S" on the reverse. Single piece cast brass hilt with "MPL./ORD." and "W.S" on the guard, scaled grip and American Eagles on the pommel.

Fine, with mild spotting on the blade, a mixed aged patina on the brass, and mild handling marks overall. Missing scabbard.